Ivory Coast hopes to tempt investors with stability and a booming economy | Clár Ní Chonghaile

After years of political turmoil, Ivory Coast's budget minister hopes booming economy and improved infrastructure will create climate to attract investment

As many economies in Africa wrestle with the consequences of a slowdown in China and depreciating currencies, Ivory Coast has bucked the trend. The country is enjoying strong growth and focusing on infrastructure projects, job creation, and improving its business climate to win back investors after years of political paralysis.

Leading the economic charge is former Goldman Sachs trader Abdourahmane Cissi(C), the 34-year-old budget minister, who says the world's top cocoa producer is strong enough to weather external shocks, while stability is almost guaranteed.

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