Construction & Real Estate

After a decade of under-investment, Côte d’Ivoire’s construction sector has sustained double-digit growth over the past three years as private reconstruction and public investment continue to rise sharply. Côte d’Ivoire’s property market has also grown rapidly since 2011. With private initiatives flourishing and public spending on the rise, the market is witnessing genuine developments, but much more will be needed to close a housing gap exacerbated by a decade of civil unrest. With a strong portfolio of public projects, particularly in transport infrastructure and low- to middle-income housing, the demand for construction materials is set to grow further. Substantially supported by international donors, Côte d’Ivoire has opened its doors to global construction firms and has diversified investments sources. However, further support for local SMEs is needed to sustain long-term growth, while the development of the country’s construction material manufacturing industry will be critical to controlling input prices and limiting imports.

This chapter contains an interview with Charles Paradis, CEO, Bouygues Construction Concessions.