Transport
From The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2017
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After missing out on needed maintenance and expansion work over the past decade, Côte d’Ivoire’s transport infrastructure is receiving some overdue attention. Expansion of transport networks across the country has become imperative, with a headline growth rate of 8.4% in 2016, and increasing urbanisation putting pressure on existing networks. Increased congestion, from both higher domestic and international trading, is putting added strain on roads, ports and railroad systems. However, recent reforms have bolstered the transport sector’s physical infrastructure, including the growing use of the public-private partnerships as a means to attract private financing and management into strategic infrastructure such as ports, airports and land transport routes. This chapter contains interviews with Ibrahima Koné, Director-General, Quipux Afrique; and Abdoulaye Coulibaly, Chairman, Aeria & Air Côte d’Ivoire.

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Overview

Adding capacity: Revamping sector infrastructure to support economic growth
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After missing out on needed maintenance and expansion work over the past decade, Côte d’Ivoire’s transport infrastructure is receiving some overdue attention. Expansion of transport networks across the country has become imperative, with a headline growth rate of 8.4% in 2016 and increasing urbanisation putting pressure on existing networks. Increased congestion, from both higher domestic and international trading, is putting added strain on roads, ports and railroad systems. The country still…

Interview

Digital overground: Ibrahima Koné, Director-General, Quipux Afrique, on innovations to transform the transport sector
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Interview: Ibrahima Koné How has ICT integration benefitted the transport sector in Côte d’Ivoire? IBRAHIMA KONE: In terms of pricing, the implementation of an integrated management system has enabled us to substantially reduce the price of permits and documentation by as much as 75%. Before the introduction of such measures, and in addition to registering in a transport registry, road carriers were required to renew their transport licences every year at a cost of CFA150,000 (€225). Today…

Interview

Flight report: Abdoulaye Coulibaly, Chairman, Aeria & Air Côte d’Ivoire, on developing airport infrastructure and regional carriers
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Interview: Abdoulaye Coulibaly What measures are being put in place to increase the airport’s attractiveness? ABDOULAYE COULIBALY: In 2016 the government decided to lower several taxes, which will cut costs for airlines operating in Côte d’Ivoire. The Treasury tax and national solidarity tax have both been abolished, and the tourism tax has been halved. While we are constantly aiming to lower costs, we are also actively seeking new partnerships with airlines from North America, Europe or even…

Analysis

Docking space: Revamping of port facilities accelerates to counter congestion
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To capitalise on its geographic position, Côte d’Ivoire is investing heavily to revamp and modernise its ageing transport infrastructure. A significant portion of the expansion work is focused on the port of Abidjan, the country’s primary maritime facility and an important source of public revenues. However, with GDP expanding by 8.4% in 2015, the port has also become a victim of the country’s economic rebound, witnessing an increase in congestion that year. Traffic Centre The situation…

Analysis

Stronger land links: Road expansion continues to improve connectivity
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As economic growth opens up new opportunities for the development of domestic industries and attracts foreign direct investment, Côte d’Ivoire’s land transport networks are feeling the pressure. In order to accommodate increased traffic volumes and to further improve connections between urban and rural areas, as well as ease the link between the country’s hinterland and its maritime ports, a handful of road and rail expansion and renovation projects are currently being reviewed or put into…

Analysis

Moving parts: Improvements in logistics raise competitiveness
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Despite the large investments targeted at improving transport infrastructure across the country, insufficient investment in infrastructure maintenance over the years, coupled with rising traffic volumes and informality in the transport sector, have kept costs high and performance figures low. According to the World Bank’s logistics performance index from 2016, Côte d’Ivoire is ranked 95th out of 160 countries, with a score of 2.6 out of five. This puts the country below regional neighbours…