ETIQUETTE: Business etiquette is similar to that of 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...
Foreign investors often wonder about the Ivorian fiscal system, most notably concerning the value-added tax (VAT). The most common issues cited are those related to the scope of the tax’s application, the exemptions and deductions, and above all, the refund system.
The Ivorian government has made it evident that it seeks to fast-track the coherent and complete implementation of an important tax reform, which the private sector has been waiting for since 2015. The objective is clear: the Ivorian economy must generate additional tax revenues to maintain the momentum of a more inclusive level of economic...
Instructor quality is a major driver of students’ educational experiences, and often teachers play an important role in maintaining satisfactory retention rates. Although a February 2017 World Bank report highlighted teacher training as an area of comparative weakness in Côte d’Ivoire, the government is working diligently to address it. One...
Although countries vary when it comes to their economic priorities, the need for increased skilled labour is both a cause of and requirement for accelerated growth that spans markets and continents. This demand for technical specialists from Mexico to Indonesia is often most concentrated in the sectors that are vital to economic advancement,...
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