Doing Business in Cote d’Ivoire A Guide for U.S. Companies Kristen Grauer Political and Economic Section Chief U.S. Embassy Abidjan.

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Doing Business in Cote d’Ivoire A Guide for U.S. Companies Kristen Grauer Political and Economic Section Chief U.S. Embassy Abidjan

Strategic Location Images from CIA World Factbook

Engine of West African Economic and Monetary Union (WEAMU) Image from World Bank

1. Commitment to attract Foreign Direct Investment 2. Well-Developed Infrastructure 3. Improving Business Climate 4. Strong Economic Growth Advantages

1. Governance and Transparency Issues 2. Special Requests for Support of Social Projects 3. Opaque Bidding Processes 4. Lack of Commercial Appeals Court Challenges

1. Oil, Gas, Mining 2. Housing 3. Agribusiness 4. Infrastructure Development Investment Prospects

Some American Companies in Country

1. Kristen Grauer 2. U.S. Embassy Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire’s Investment Promotion Agency (CEPICI) Cote d’Ivoire’s Export Promotion Agency (APEX-CI) American Chamber of Commerce in Cote d’Ivoire 6. U.S. – Cote d’Ivoire Chamber of Commerce te-d-ivoire-business-council Further Information

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