Cote d'Ivoire has shown strong resilience to the pandemic, owing to the authorities' swift policy reaction and to a decade of sound macroeconomic policies, as well as the support of the international community including the IMF

This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that Côte d’Ivoire’s crisis has taken a heavy toll on growth and social conditions. Per capita income fell by one-sixth, poverty rose, and many social indicators worsened. These developments have also hurt regional trade and output. The external...