In an effort to meet the infrastructure needs of a growing population and facilitate increasing exports of industrial and agricultural products and minerals, the government sees a robust and stable construction industry as a key component of its vision for the future. Even as the overall economy has slowed, the sector has remained a consistent engine of growth. The building materials segment,...
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Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Algeria 2018
Algeria is a key producer of hydrocarbons in Africa, ranking first in gas output and among the top three for oil. It depends on the sector for the majority of government revenue and nearly all exports. Despite reforms to encourage private sector development, promote diversification and attract FDI, the state plays a preponderant role, meaning that changes to government expenditure and investment continue to have a large impact on economic performance.
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Articles & Analysis | Investment opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire’s construction sector from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
The government unveiled the National Development Plan (Plan National de Développement, PND) 2021-25 to improve infrastructure development and support the expansion of the construction sector. This agenda is also expected to attract more public and private investment, and boost exports.
Articles & Analysis | How urbanisation and trade drive economic growth in Côte d’Ivoire from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
Following the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020 and the subsequent economic impact of the pandemic, Côte d'Ivoire's construction sector helped the economy recover. There has been growing demand for residential properties to house the expanding middle class due to rapid urbanisation. Furthermore, industrialisation has increased the need for larger...
Articles & Analysis | How green bonds drive investment in construction in Côte d’Ivoire from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
Green bonds are becoming an increasingly popular form of financing worldwide as companies strive to improve their environmental, social and governance practices. Green bonds, or climate bonds, refer to a fixed-income instrument provided for climate-related or environmental projects. Institutions such as the World Bank and the European...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Nicolas de Roquefeuil, General Manager, SETAO: Interview from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
How would you assess the performance of the construction sector over the last two years?
Articles & Analysis | How innovative sustainable construction is key to lower emissions from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
Amid efforts to reduce the carbon footprint associated with the construction industry, there is increasing recognition of the benefits of sustainable and regenerative architecture as a means of lowering emissions. According to the “2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction” published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the...
Articles & Analysis | How housing demand increases with urbanisation in Côte d’Ivoire from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2022
Côte d’Ivoire's real estate sector is growing rapidly as the demand for formal housing in urban areas increases. As the country undergoes industrialisation, developed areas like Abidjan are seeing greater influxes of middle-class populations, expatriates and diaspora communities seeking accommodation.