AFRICA STORIES

Gold road ahead for Ivory Coast

Côte d’Ivoire’s economy grew by a solid 8.3% in 2014 and is expected to grow by 7.9% in 2015 and 8.5% in 2016 on the back of both strong domestic and foreign demand (African Development Bank 2015). This growth, including further mining sector expansion, is the result of government efforts to improve the business environment and to accelerate structural reforms through its National Development Plan.