"My priority is the economic and social development of Ivory Coast. It is a process that will require the participation of all Ivorians"
- Alassane Ouattara
About this Quote
This quote by Alassane Ouattara talks to the value of economic and social advancement in Ivory Coast. Ouattara is emphasizing the requirement for all Ivorians to come together and work towards the typical goal of improving the country's economic and social standing. He is worrying the value of partnership and unity in order to attain this objective. Ouattara is also stressing the requirement for all Ivorians to be associated with the process of financial and social advancement. He is recommending that everybody has a role to play in the advancement of Ivory Coast, and that it is just through collective effort that the country can reach its complete capacity. Ouattara's words are a call to action for all Ivorians to come together and work towards a brighter future for their country.
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