According to a study conducted by experts from the Economic Commission for Africa, during the African Business Forum on 07 February 2022 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, "the continent would need 243 new aircraft to meet its air logistics needs,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of 8.23 billion CFA Francs to Côte d'Ivoire to enhance the competitiveness of businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including
The agreement on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) reached a significant milestone as its Council of Ministers, meeting on 28 and 29 January 2022, agreed on a criterion for determining the origin of 88% of all products
From Monday 17 to Friday 21 January 2022, the World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Côte d'Ivoire Customs Administration, is hosting a workshop on the Master Trainers Programme on Rules
The year 2021, nearing its conclusion, marked the realization of a pivotal project in African economic integration: the official launch of trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on 1 January.
The commencement of trade under the
The 31st edition of the multi-sector mission, organised by the Club Afrique Développement Côte d'Ivoire of the Attijariwafa Bank Group and the Société Ivoirienne de Banque, took place on Thursday, 9 December 2021.
With the objective of facilitating regional
The South Africa - Côte d'Ivoire Economic Forum marks a significant step toward fostering "a new, South-South model of cooperation and development that is effective, sustainable, and shared," stated Prime Minister Achi Patrick in Abidjan on Friday, 3 December
Speaking on behalf of Prime Minister Patrick Achi, Minister of State Kandia Camara outlined the investment opportunities available in Côte d'Ivoire on November 26. She spoke at a press conference on the sidelines of the national day dedicated to
In South Africa, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Souleymane Diarrassouba, inaugurated Côte d'Ivoire National Day on Wednesday, 17 November 2021, at the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2021) in Durban. This event followed the announcement that Côte d'Ivoire will
The 2nd edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) began on Monday, 15 November 2021, in Durban, South Africa, with the presence of several heads of state. During the inaugural ceremony of this fair, which will continue until 21
The AfCFTA-NC Executive Secretariat participated in the 5th National Partnership Day 2021, held on Monday, 08 November 2021, at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel. This event, under the patronage of Prime Minister His Excellency Patrick Achi, was themed:
"State/Private Sector
Prime Minister Patrick Achi commended the commitment of Ivorian private sector stakeholders to wealth creation and assured them of the government's support at the opening of the 2021 edition of the General Confederation of Enterprises of Côte d'Ivoire (CGECI
Abidjan - Participating in the inaugural ceremony of the Centre for Prospective Studies (CEP) on Monday, 25 October, in Abidjan, Prime Minister Patrick Achi emphasized the think tank's role as a vital catalyst for promoting effective economic models and
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Souleymane Diarrassouba, represented Côte d'Ivoire at the 7th Meeting of the Council of Ministers in charge of Trade for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on Sunday, 10 October 2021, in Accra,
The promoters of the Centre for Prospective Studies (CEP) addressed the press on Thursday, 30 September 2021.
The think-tank will officially launch its activities next 25 October. Media representatives had the opportunity today to find out more about
At the initiative of the General Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Côte d'Ivoire participated in the meetings involving the Ministries responsible for Trade of the five countries along the Abidjan-Lagos corridor. The discussions were held
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA Secretariat), in collaboration with the Government of Togo and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is hosting a joint meeting involving Ministers responsible for Trade and Directors General/Directors of Customs
Following events in Djibouti and Morocco, the 2021 African Ports Forum will be held in Cameroon on 21 and 22 October at the Akwa Palace Douala Hotel. This unique event aims to spark a forward-looking discussion on the evolving
