List of all articles filed under “ivory-coast-investment” category.
Emmanuel Essis, General Manager of CEPICI (Investment Promotion Centre of Côte d’Ivoire)
Emmanuel Essis gives an evaluation of Côte d’Ivoire in terms of economy and business environment and presents CEPICI, the Investment Promotion Centre of Côte d’Ivoire, mentioning the main goals and vision of the institution.
Nicolas Djibo, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire, talks about the advantages of investing in the country, due to its huge potential in raw materials and its strategic position as an entry point to the WEAMU market, as well as the ECOWAS.
Jean-Louis Billon, Minister of Commerce, Craft and SME Promotion of Côte d’Ivoire
Jean-Louis Billon talks about the outcome from the start of the new government until now and explains what the Ministry is doing to increase and attract new investments in Côte d’Ivoire. The Minister also discusses challenges to be faced and shares his long-term vision for the country.
Jean-François Bijon, Economic Counselor at the Embassy of France in Côte d’Ivoire
Jean-François Bijon talks about the economy and business climate in Côte d’Ivoire, explaining what has changed since the conflict a few years ago. He also talks about investment opportunities in the country and summarizes the role of the Embassy of France.
Jean-François Bijon, Economic Counselor at the Embassy of France in Côte d’Ivoire, talks about the role of the Embassy and discusses foreign investments in the country, highlighting the ease of investing in Côte d’Ivoire.
Côte d’Ivoire is a country with great potential. We were ahead of everyone between 1960 and 1985—Singapore, South Korea, Morocco, Tunisia—because this country was well-managed, with a clear vision and a development process that was sustained for years.Then we went into instability and experienced backwards development, but we’re still a developing country.
Mahamadou Sylla, Deputy CEO of IPS WA, discusses the investment and economic opportunities and challenges in West Africa in a broad range interview for the Marcopolis.net business report on the country.
The CEO of SIFCA reveals the investment strategy of the one of the leading company in Cote d’Ivoire. The company invests while economic conjuncture is favorable (i.e. elevated prices of commodities – rubber, palm oil and sugar) and divest when the prices are low. Currently, SIFCA is investing in improving the capacities and efficiencies for the palm oil refineries and replanting the palm oil farms to reduce costs.
Mr. Billon of Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Côte d’Ivoire talks about the recent crisis in Côte d’Ivoire and its consequences on the commerce and industry in the country that was ahead of Morocco, Tunisia and even Singapore in the period between 1960 and 1985. Côte d’Ivoire is now working on the new investment goals; the last one dates back to 1995.
