Economic activity in UEMOA strengthened in 2021, resulting in 6.1% estimated growth in GDP after a sharp slowdown in 2020 due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Economic stimulus measures implemented by member states and the accommodative monetary policy maintained by the Central Bank of West African States (Banque Centrale des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest, BCEAO) were...
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Articles & Analysis | How do new maturities on bonds finance UEMOA states from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
Articles & Analysis | Regional stock exchange BRVM in Côte d’Ivoire sees growth from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
Headquartered in Abidjan, the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) is the regional stock exchange that serves the capital markets of the eight members of UEMOA. The BRVM has experienced turbulent periods of growth and decline over its 25 years of existence. During the period that coincided with the civil and political unrest in Côte d’Ivoire, the BRVM showed limited...
Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
The global inflationary environment is likely to impact monetary policy both in Côte d’Ivoire and across the West Africa region. The relevant authorities are aiming to tame price increases, potentially through tighter monetary policy. A predicted rise in the cost of credit, combined with an increase in prices of raw materials and oil, could negatively impact corporate growth dynamics, and in...
Côte d’Ivoire’s banking sector has played a key role in post-2012 economic recovery and growth, financing large-scale infrastructure projects, private sector industrial expansion, agricultural activity and the services industry. The banking sector has been competitive and this trend is expected to continue in the short term, with both traditional banks and non-bank players increasing their...
After achieving a region-leading economic recovery in the decade since political stability was established, future growth and industrialisation strategy will continue to be shaped by the National Development Plan 2021-25, which constitutes a holistic approach to achieving emerging market status and meaningful poverty reduction by 2030.
Economic update | Are e-money taxes an effective solution for African nations seeking to expand their fiscal reach?
9 Mar 2022
A number of sub-Saharan African countries have sought to introduce taxes on electronic transactions, in response to a sustained uptake prompted by the pandemic. While such moves have been met with criticism, they represent an opportunity to significantly boost tax revenue.