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First in a series, which aims to analyze
the recent economic and financial situation in Côte
d'Ivoire, this report analyzes the main macroeconomic
developments and structural policies of the country from
2013 until mid-2014. It also reflects on the underlying
factors of the strong economic recovery in Côte
d'Ivoire since the end of the post-election crisis, to
assess the likelihood of sustained economic growth and
significant poverty reduction in the country. Finally, the
report analyzes the effects of declining oil prices and the
appreciation of the dollar against the euro and the CFA
franc on the Ivorian economy. This edition does not examine
the impact of strong economic growth on the Ivoirian
population's well-being indicators such as, poverty,
employment and inequality. Within the scope of this report,
the objective is to understand the factors contributing to
the strong economic recovery in Côte d'Ivoire. This
economic update is targeted toward a larger audience, in
order to stimulate constructive debate on public policy in
the country and between the country and its development partners.
