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How can Côte d'Ivoire improve the education of its citizens?
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A decade-long political crisis dealt a blow to Côte d’ Ivoire’s education system, which has suffered from years of underinvestment both in infrastructure and human resources. The government has made considerable strides, however, since 2011 to improve and invest in the sector, as well as to boost access across the country by building schools, recruiting teachers and making school compulsory…

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How Côte d'Ivoire is improving access and quality of health care
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Côte d’Ivoire is an economic powerhouse in West Africa, posting average growth of 8% between 2011 and 2018. However, the rate of GDP growth in real terms fell to 6.7% in 2019 and is expected to contract to 2.7% in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent widespread shutdowns. Looking to the future, the IMF expects growth to rebound to 8.7% in 2021 – highlighting the country’s…

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Côte d'Ivoire's education sector updates teaching methods
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As the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) gains pace, labour markets must adapt to meet the changing needs of the communities and economies they serve. Policy and business models are evolving in order to leverage disruptive technology – including artificial intelligence (AI) – and benefit from enhanced connectivity and productivity. A shift in education will be key to ensuring that populations…

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Côte d'Ivoire introduces new tax incentives
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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. Tax Revenue Tax revenue in 2020 is expected to total CFA3trn ($5.2bn),…

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Understanding Côte d'Ivoire's legal framework for companies
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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. Economic activity may be carried out directly by a natural person; the economic agent is then referred to as an individual entrepreneur, of which the status of entrepreneur is a variant, resulting…

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Important info for business travellers to Côte d'Ivoire
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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 family, health or the weather. Currency Côte d’Ivoire…

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Joseph-Olivier Biley, CEO, WeFly Agri: Interview
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Interview:Joseph-Olivier Biley How would you describe the lifestyle in Abidjan to business and leisure travellers? JOSEPH-OLIVIER BILEY: Côte d’Ivoire is becoming increasingly famous for its culture and lifestyle. The country’s cosmopolitan capital, Abidjan, is becoming one of the most popular places to visit and set up business ventures in West Africa. Foreigners do not find it difficult…

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Comfortable hotels in Côte d'Ivoire
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IVOTEL Rue Gourgas Plateau - 01 BP 1560 T: (225) 2025 6666 www.ivotel.com ivotel@ivotel.com Rooms: 150 rooms, studios, suites and apartments. Business & Conference Facilities: 5 conference rooms. Health & Leisure Facilities: Fitness centre, spa. Guest Services: Beauty centre, Wi-Fi, airport shuttle. LE WAFOU Boulevard de Marseille - Biétry - 18 BP - 1502 T: (225) 2125 6201 / 2125…
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Sean Cairncross, CEO, Millennium Challenge Corporation: Interview
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Interview:Sean Cairncross In what ways can Côte d’Ivoire accelerate efforts to diversify its economy? SEAN CAIRNCROSS: Côte d’Ivoire is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, thanks in part to improved political stability and governance, investment in people and economic opportunities. To accelerate diversified growth, there are two main constraints that need to be addressed.…
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Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General, UN Conference on Trade and Development: Interview
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Interview:Mukhisa Kituyi How can Côte d’Ivoire develop its services sector in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic? MUKHISA KITUYI: Like many African countries, Côte d’Ivoire relies on the export of travel and transport services. Exports in these segments grew significantly between 2005 and 2017, to account for almost 66% of the country’s services exports. However, the travel and transport…