In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of humanity was living in urban areas. Perhaps the most remarkable observation about this trend is the speed at which it has happened: as recently as 1900 urban areas accounted for 13% of the global population. Towns and cities are seen as the crucibles of opportunity for many rural...
Blockchain – the distributed-ledger technology that underpins cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin – appears set to transform a wide variety of industries and perhaps fundamentally change the way business is conducted around the globe. While the technology is still taking off and its potential is not fully known, many emerging markets are hoping...
Mobile money has continued its steady expansion in Côte d’Ivoire, with mobile network operators (MNOs) offering an increasing range of digital financial services. According to GSMA, a London-based trade body representing operators worldwide, in 2017 the country had the fifth-highest mobile money penetration rate in the world and the first in...
A state programme to build affordable housing is now taking off with the support of significant investment from foreign firms. Beyond the need for affordable housing, a rising middle class and additional need for retail space is spurring demand throughout the country. However, difficulties in accessing financing, as well as a lack of available...
Since the country’s return to political stability in 2011, Côte d’Ivoire’s construction sector has experienced significant growth as a result of heavy public and private investment. Foreign investors have helped to usher in new infrastructure projects, especially in the transport and housing segments. Such investments have gone hand-in-hand...
The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced average annual passenger growth of 6.2% between 2012 and 2017, estimating that by 2036 an additional 41,000 plane deliveries will need...
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