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Although economic growth has been slowing since 2016, the outlook remains bright, with the IMF forecasting an...

This section includes information on hotels, government offices and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress code, business hours and electricity.

This chapter introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Côte d’Ivoire, in partnership with Bilé-Aka, Brizoua-Bi & Associés. It also contains a viewpoint with Joachim Bilé-Aka and Michel K Brizoua-Bi, Founders, Bilé-Aka, Brizoua-Bi & Associés.

In conjunction with EY, this chapter explores the taxation system and Côte d’Ivoire’s efforts to build an investor-friendly environment. It also contains a viewpoint with Jean François Albrecht, Country Managing Partner; and Eric N’guessan, Country and Regional Tax Leader, EY.

A renewed focus on health has brought with it a number of improvements. The authorities have rehabilitated hospitals and health centres, developed technical...

The Ivorian government made tourism a priority in its National Development Plan 2016-20, and wants to make it one of the top-three contributors to GDP by 2020, with the goal of attracting up to 5m tourists by 2025. Moreover, the country ranks third in Africa for business tourism, behind Nigeria and Morocco. However, Côte d’Ivoire remains untouched by mass tourism, which could give it a unique...