Formerly known as the Republic of the Ivory Coast, Cote d’Ivoire has been a key democratic ally and economic partner of the U.S. in a region of growing instability and geopolitical significance. Despite a wave of instability in West Africa, including coups in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Guinea, the Ivorian government continues to make democratic progress and Cote d’Ivoire has experienced one of the largest economic growth rates in sub-Saharan Africa, including an annual GDP growth of roughly 8% during the 2010’s.
Cote d’Ivoire is a prime example of how partnership with the U.S. can benefit low- and middle-income countries, while also providing benefits to the U.S. and its allies in a region of growing geopolitical importance.
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