Looking at the commercial environment and political situation of Cote d'Ivoire separately results in two contrasting pictures. On the one hand, the market potential of Cote d'Ivoire is substantial - it is one of the largest economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, has a business infrastructure superior to many other countries in the region, and has been an industrial and transportation hub of the region. On the other hand, Cote d'Ivoire remains mired in a political/ military crisis that has undermined the economy and investor confidence.

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Employment

Cote d'Ivoire - business -- Employment

Number

Branch

Employment %

Agriculture

Manufacturing

1.7

Fishing

4.3

Wholesale & retail trade

3.7

Transportation, Post & Communication

0.4

Mining

1.9

Public administration

1.8

Construction

2.1

Hotel & restaurant

3.1

Unemployment

Top ten biggest banks in Cote d'Ivoire:

Number

Abbreviation

Full name

BACI

BANQUE ATLANTIQUE Cote d’Ivoire

BIAO-CI

BANQUE ATLANTIQUE Cote d’Ivoire

BICICI

Banque Internationale pour le Commerce et l'Industrie en Cote d'Ivoire

BNPCI

BNP PARIBAS Cote d'Ivoire

BOA-CI

Bank of Africa - Cote d'Ivoire

SGBCI

Societe Generale de Banques en Cote d'Ivoire

SIB

Societe Ivoirienne de Banque

CITIBANK

CITIBANK Cote d’Ivoire

ECOBANK CI

ECOBANK Cote d’Ivoire

EIBC CI

Export-Import Bank of Corea, Cote d’Ivoire

Cote d'Ivoire - business

Review

Cote d'Ivoire - business -- Review

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Employment

Cote d'Ivoire - business -- Employment

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Companies

Cote d'Ivoire - business -- Companies

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