Egypt’s strategy for exports
Over the past 40+ years the government of Egypt has created four export promotion units as integral components of its strategy to create jobs through international trade.
Egypt’s banking sector: A growing balance sheet
The Egyptian banking sector ticked off marked growth over in the last year, with aggregated assets rising by nearly 17 percent in local currency terms during 2013, according to the country’s Central Bank.
Ibrahim Diawara: Competitive Advantage and Vision for Cipharm
Ibrahim Diawara, President and CEO of Cipharm, explains why a foreign investor interested in coming to Côte d’Ivoire should invest within the company. Mr Diawara also shares his vision for Cipharm in the coming years.
Côte d’Ivoire Pharmaceutical Industry: Challenges of Cipharm
Ibrahim Diawara talks about the challenges of Cipharm and the pharmaceutical industry as a whole in Côte d’Ivoire, mentioning the problem of strong competition coming from imported products by famous international pharmaceutical groups.
Cipharm Côte d’Ivoire: Plans and Investment Opportunities
Ibrahim Diawara, President and CEO of Cipharm, gives an overview of the company’s future plans of launching a third unit to produce injectable medicines and doubling its turnover by 2020. Mr Diawara also talks about investment opportunities within Cipharm, saying that the company is open to offers from investors.
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SIFCA 2014: Agriculture and Agribusiness Sector in Côte d’Ivoire
Bertrand Vignes gives his assessment of the agro-industrial sector in Côte d’Ivoire and presents SIFCA, mentioning the group’s three main segments: rubber, palm oil and sugar. Mr Vignes also talks about the competition, social responsibility and future plans.
Cipharm: Overview of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Côte d’Ivoire
Ibrahim Diawara, President and CEO of Cipharm – Biography
Ibrahim Diawara gives his evaluation of the Ivorian pharmaceutics sector, saying that there is room for growth as the local production represents just 6%. Mr Diawara also presents Cipharm, a company founded in 1988 by Côte d’Ivoire pharmacists and six French laboratories.
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Economy: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire
Nicolas Djibo, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire and Mayor of Bouaké
Nicolas Djibo gives an overview of the economic situation of Côte d’Ivoire and talks about the role of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr Djibo also presents the city of Bouaké, mentioning some of its advantages compared to Abidjan.
Overview of SIPRA: Société Ivoirienne de Productions Animales
Sylvain Gotta, General Manager of SIPRA (Société Ivoirienne de Productions Animales)
Sylvain Gotta talks about the current situation of the poultry industry in Côte d’Ivoire, as well as the future of the sector. Mr Gotta also gives an overview of SIPRA (Société Ivoirienne de Productions Animales), the leading poultry company at the Ivorian and sub regional levels.
Solidarité Africaine d’Assurances: Insurance Services in Côte d’Ivoire
Faman Toure, CEO of SAFA (Solidarité Africaine d’Assurances)
Faman Toure, CEO of Solidarité Africaine d’Assurances, gives an overview of the insurance sector in Côte d’Ivoire and presents SAFA, mentioning its specificities and future plans. Mr Toure also shares his vision for the future of SAFA.