Ivorian chocolate makers promote locally-made chocolate Published by Emilie Iob on 1 August 2016 Ivory Coast is the world’s top producer of cocoa, but hardly any of it is processed into chocolate there.
Ecobank identifies five hot spots for investment in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 July 2016 Some countries are still growing fast on the back of increasingly diversified economies, an expanding consumer class and rising capital inflows.
Bright spots: African economies that will grow by 6%-plus this year Published by Staff Writer on 25 May 2016 Growth in sub-Saharan Africa is slowing down, but it is not all doom and gloom.
8.5% growth: Doing business in sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest-growing economy Published by Staff Writer on 20 May 2016 After almost a decade of political instability that climaxed with the 2010/2011 post-election crisis, the country is back on the road to progress
Olam in Côte d’Ivoire: Ensuring a steady supply of produce from over 100,000 farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 19 April 2016 We talk to head of operations in Côte d’Ivoire to find out more about the country’s manufacturing potential and how the company ensures a steady supply of commodities.
Abidjan regains it glamour Published by Franck Kuwonu on 19 April 2016 Spurred by Côte d’Ivoire’s current economic growth, the city is turning a corner.
Discovering Abidjan on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum Published by Kate Douglas on 30 March 2016 ‘I have heard Abidjan referred to as the Paris of Africa.’ Our journalist Kate Douglas reflects on her recent visit to Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital.
Côte d’Ivoire overtakes Nigeria as best bet for investors in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 10 March 2016 Nielsen’s Africa Prospects Indicators report shows Côte d’Ivoire has taken the leading position in terms of investors’ overall outlook for opportunities.
The Africa CEO Forum Awards 2016 will honour CEOs and companies Published by Press Office on 29 February 2016 The Africa CEO Forum 2016 will be taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on 21 and 22 March.
Côte d’Ivoire will be an emerging country by 2020 Published by Daniel Kablan Duncan on 19 January 2016 Côte d’Ivoire is implementing structural and sectoral reforms that have resulted in an average annual economic growth of more than 9% over the past four years.
South African CEOs expected in large numbers on 21 and 22 March 2016 in Abidjan Published by Press Office on 19 October 2015 Following on from the third edition of the Forum, which broke all previous attendance records, Africa’s key decision-makers will next meet in the Ivorian economic capital.
Young Ivorian wants people to view agriculture as a legitimate business Published by Staff Writer on 23 September 2015 Ivorian Gabriel Kombassere (18) is young, passionate and determined. He is also a social entrepreneur who wants Africa’s youth to start viewing agriculture as a viable business option.
The Africa CEO Forum 2016 coming to Côte d’Ivoire Published by Press Office on 10 September 2015 Following on from the third edition of the Forum, which broke all previous attendance records, Africa’s key decision-makers will next meet in the Ivorian economic capital.
Cashing in on the cashew nuts boom Published by Franck Kuwonu on 3 July 2015 The annual ‘money-harvesting’ season is in full swing in Côte d’Ivoire. For the fortunate cashew nut farmers in the central and northern parts of the country, February through June is harvest time.