Côte d’Ivoire’s civil war, which ended in 2011, left the tourism sector neglected and much of its infrastructure damaged. However, with the end of the crisis and economic growth averaging 8% since 2012, tourism in the country has begun its resurgence. The Ivorian government made tourism a priority in its National Development Plan 2016-20, and...
If Côte d’Ivoire strengthened business tourism in Abidjan over recent years, its leisure tourism potential remained largely untapped. Four locations listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites and a rich biodiversity are some of the assets boosting niche tourism segments such as ecotourism, agro-tourism, sport and culture.
Telecoms firms in Côte d’Ivoire are increasingly tapping into opportunities stemming from increased connectivity. In parallel, the private sector as well as the government are applying tech-driven solutions for socio-economic development and working to make Abidjan a regional centre in the industry.
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...
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...
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