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Article: Abidjan bourse leads the world.(regional stock exchange in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire)
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- African Business
- Article date:
- January 1, 1999
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Africa has taken the lead where others, especially Europe expect to follow. Emmanuel Moors de Giorgio describes the setting up of the world's first regional stock exchange, in Abidjan and explains its significance to the regional economy.
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