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International brands and shopping outlets launch in Côte d'Ivoire
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Political stability and continued economic growth are fuelling the development of Côte d’Ivoire’s retail sector. This is attracting new consumer goods manufacturers to the country, and driving the development of new shopping outlets with a diverse offer to cater to changing consumer habits. The number of retail points is growing through brick-and-mortar expansion and the rise of e-commerce…

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Côte d'Ivoire to improve IT infrastructure, provision and training
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The ICT sector still represents a relatively small proportion of the Ivorian economy, with most growth over recent years achieved via the telecoms industry. Mobile services in particular have grown exponentially over the past decade, but areas such as software, hardware, cloud computing and IT service outsourcing remain a comparatively small part of the sector. “Despite advancements in cloud…

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Road maintenance a priority in Côte d'Ivoire's transport expansion efforts
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Since political stability returned after 2011, Côte d’Ivoire’s transport sector has been undergoing rapid development, and the country is now re-emerging as a leading regional transport centre. A number of challenges persist, however, particularly in regards to the maintenance of the national road network, the state of the country’s sole railway line and the underdeveloped nature of…

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Côte d'Ivoire's telecoms regulator seeks to enhance quality and security
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In line with the its economic development, Côte d’Ivoire’s telecoms market has undergone a period of significant growth. On top of a strong increase in the penetration of mobile communications services over the past few years, the market is now being revitalised with the expansion of 4G networks, combined with a rising focus on the provision of data services by the country’s three operators.…

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Government makes tourism priority sector in Côte d'Ivoire
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The country’s return to stability following the conflicts throughout most of the 2000s, as well as the elevated growth that has come with it, have catalysed a resurgent tourism sector. While tourism’s contribution to GDP stood at just 0.6% in 2011, in April 2017 Côte d’Ivoire Tourism, the body in charge of promoting the tourism sector, announced that by 2016 this proportion had risen…

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Infrastructure investment and pharmaceutical regulation implemented in Côte d'Ivoire
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While the conflicts of 2002-07 and 2010-11 damaged infrastructure and restricted funding, recent years have seen the government invest in rebuilding the health sector from a low base. The 2012-15 National Development Plan (Plan National de Développement, PND) made valuable progress on key indicators such as the infant mortality rate and access to health services, while major contributions…

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More education opportunities for students in Côte d'Ivoire
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With a 2016 GDP growth rate of 7.9% far outstripping most of sub-Saharan Africa, Côte d’Ivoire has the right economic conditions to bring about substantial and permanent developmental change. However, a February 2017 report by the World Bank titled “The Skills Challenge: Why Côte d’Ivoire Must Reform Its Education System” highlighted that significant reform in the education sector…

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Change in tax law for foreign workers in Côte d'Ivoire
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The recent 2018 financial law has introduced a new set of legislations that aim to modernise international taxation in Côte d’Ivoire, and more specifically, to strengthen the domestic rules on transfer pricing. In that regard, the country has positioned itself on the OECD rules on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) by adopting two key measures. First, multinational enterprises that…

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Useful tips for travellers visiting Côte d’Ivoire
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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 ice by discussing family, health or the weather. Religion Muslims make up roughly 42.9% of the…

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A glimpse into Côte d’Ivoire's Abidjan commune
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In the north-west of Abidjan lies Côte d’Ivoire’s most populous commune, Yopougon, or Yop-city, as it is often referred to by locals. One of Abidjan’s 13 communes, it is home to nearly 2m people, according to the most recent official census in 2014, which is roughly one-quarter of Abidjan’s total population. Separated from the rest of the city by the Ebrié Lagoon to the south and…