Indonesia is the world’s 16th-largest economy and presents an enticing opportunity for investors, with ongoing reform efforts and attractive demographics. Meanwhile, a booming start-up ecosystem signals the country’s rising consumer power and regional influence. While headwinds are expected to follow Covid-19, Indonesia’s strong foundations will help maintain momentum in the medium to long term.
Articles & Analysis | How Côte d'Ivoire is making cocoa sustainable from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2020
The sustainability of cocoa production in Côte d’Ivoire has become one of the top priorities of both public and private stakeholders. Chief among the segment’s concerns are increasing the incomes of cocoa farmers and achieving a more equitable distribution of the value generated by the global cocoa industry. Other sustainability initiatives...
Articles & Analysis | Covid-19's impact on Ivorian cocoa production from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2020
The global spread of Covid-19 in the first half of 2020 occurred at a somewhat slower pace on the African continent than elsewhere, but brought similar disruptions to business and social life. The virus was first detected in Côte d’Ivoire in mid-March, and one month later the country had one of the highest infection rates in sub-Saharan Africa...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Françoise Mariame Koné Bédié, CEO, Professional Group of Exporters of Coffee and Cocoa: Interview from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2020
How will the cocoa price agreement between Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana affect the industry?
Articles & Analysis | How Ivorian agriculture can benefit from local processing from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2020
Côte d’Ivoire’s agriculture sector is both a key driver of the national economy and a primary player in global markets for goods such as cocoa and rubber. Indeed, owing to its fertile land, the West African country has established itself as a major exporter of a wide range of raw agricultural products. At the same time, the government aims to...
Chapter | Agriculture from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2020
Côte d’Ivoire’s agriculture sector is both a key driver of the economy and a primary player in global...