This paper presents Côte d'Ivoire's poverty reduction and growth strategy. The macroeconomic framework has been sound, with low inflation, a sustainable public sector, a robust banking system and a balanced external position. Poverty in Côte d'Ivoire has been steadily decreasing since 2016,...

This paper discusses Cote d'Ivoire's Eighth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement. The macroeconomic outlook remains strong with high projected growth rates supported by sustained improvements in the business climate and rising private investment, including in large...

This paper presents Côte d'Ivoire's First Review under the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility and Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility. The Ivorian economy has faced adverse spillovers from the war in Ukraine and global monetary tightening. Indirect and direct...

Côte d'Ivoire has achieved progress in countering money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) since the 2012 mutual evaluation, particularly with the adoption of the Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Law in 2016, the drafting of a national risk assessment...

This paper presents detailed assessment report on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) in Côte d'Ivoire. The authorities have identified high-risk sectors and key domestic ML/TF threats. However, they have failed to demonstrate a detailed understanding of ML...

This paper presents Côte d'Ivoire's request for an Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a 40-Month Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). IMF Board approves 40-month arrangements under the EFF and ECF for Côte d'Ivoire to help support the country's...

This Selected Issues paper on Cote d'Ivoire focuses on assessing the scope for domestic revenue mobilization. Côte d'Ivoire's tax revenue has been increasing in recent years, supported by the authorities' efforts, particularly on tax administration and digitalization. However, tax revenue...

This 2022 Article IV Consultation with Côte d'Ivoire highlights that the Ivorian economy proved resilient to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. The economy recovered strongly in 2021, with growth estimated at 7 percent, while annual inflation rose to 4.2 percent due to external and supply...

Côte d'Ivoire is highly exposed to climate change through rising temperatures and sea levels as well as rain pattern changes. Economic vulnerabilities to climate change are mostly due to the country's heavy reliance on agriculture, and the concentration of industrial and services activity in...