Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew processing sector is at the crossroads Published by Victoria Crandall on 28 May 2018 Côte d’Ivoire only processes infinitesimal volumes of its cashew crop, as the global industry is concentrated in India and Vietnam.
Unpacking the trends in Francophone Africa’s banking industry Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 April 2018 Discussing the industry with PwC partner Pierre-Antoine Balu.
The Africa CEO Forum sets out its programme for transforming the African private sector Published by Press Office on 8 February 2018 The African private sector has developed strongly over the past two decades, but the number and size of leading companies remains small.
IFC and the Africa CEO Forum partner to stimulate private investment in Africa Published by Press Office on 8 November 2017 The partnership with the Africa CEO Forum highlights IFC’s new strategic orientation on creating markets, which includes placing Africa’s development at the heart of its priorities.
Supermarket surge on the cards for Côte d’Ivoire Published by Staff Writer on 23 October 2017 The current development of modern trade and a growing middle class is creating a shift towards more formalised shopping experiences.
The challenges facing West Africa’s chocolate industry Published by Victoria Crandall on 25 September 2017 West Africa, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is grappling with the aftermath of a disastrous 2016/17 cocoa season.
The Africa CEO Forum returns to Africa in 2018 Published by Press Office on 5 September 2017 The continent’s leading decision-makers will once again be gathering in the Ivorian economic capital of Abidjan.
Francophone Africa’s construction industry: Seizing the opportunities Published by Tidiani Keita on 31 August 2017 Ambitious construction projects in countries such as Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.
Pockets of promise: Seven African countries to watch Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2017 Mid-tier countries expected to continue to perform well over the medium term.
Development in Africa is on a firm footing – here’s how to take it to the next level Published by Mills Soko on 3 January 2017 2017 looks to be the year the countries hardest hit by the crisis seek to recover.
West Africa: No smooth sailing in the ‘new normal’ Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2016 Macro-economic instability fuelled by low oil prices and global economic sentiment will continue to be the main driver of business risks across West Africa in 2017.
Africa’s immediate growth prospects have slowed, but with differing regional dynamics Published by EY Africa on 7 December 2016 Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth forecasts for 2016 have fallen to a two decade low.
Winners and losers: How are African governments progressing? Published by Kate Douglas on 5 October 2016 Key findings from a decade of the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.
Africa’s economic growth continues to falter, yet some countries show signs of resilience Published by World Bank on 3 October 2016 Economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to fall to 1.6% in 2016, the lowest level in over two decades.
