In what ways can the banking sector in Côte d'Ivoire support the government's efforts to achieve the growth targets set by the National Development Plan 2021-25?
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Key reforms are lowering barriers to foreign direct investment (FDI) and improving the ease of doing business in Côte d’Ivoire as the country looks to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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