Ivory Coast is THE Hub, the gateway to West Africa. Francophone Africa’s first economy (without the Maghreb) in terms of GDP, Ivory Coast has become the economic heavy-weight of the continent. It enjoys a strong growth (8,5% in 2016) and a diverse economy which keeps on attracting more investors. In order to enlighten their choices and investment strategies, CLKA offers an overview of the core economic and regulatory principles to be aware of.