How would you describe the lifestyle in Abidjan to business and leisure travellers?
How would you describe the lifestyle in Abidjan to business and leisure travellers?
ETIQUETTE: Business etiquette in Côte d’Ivoire is similar to that in France. A handshake is appropriate for both men and women when first meeting someone new. When a woman meets someone for the second time, three kisses on the cheek are an appropriate greeting. Before discussing business, it is polite to break the ice by discussing...
A number of legal forms of enterprises are available in order to conduct economic activity in Côte d’Ivoire, derived from the Uniform Act on Commercial Companies and Economic Interest Groups.
What actions should be taken to improve the legal framework for investment?
The policy pursued by Côte d’Ivoire’s government has its legal counterpart in the promotion of private investment. The policy adapts to the changing international economic environment, reflected by the Investment Code adopted in 2012, which was subsequently replaced by the 2018 Investment Code. The most recent update to the code came in 2019...
The 2020 budget adopted by the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire earmarks roughly CFA8trn ($13.8bn), representing an increase of 9.9% compared to the 2019 budget of CFA7.3trn ($12.5bn). According to government forecasts, this figure will remain steady at CFA8trn ($13.8bn) in 2021 and reach CFA9trn ($15.5bn) in 2022.
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