"The presidential election on October 25 in the West African nation comes after a decade of relative stability following the post-electoral crisis of 20102011, which left thousands dead and the nation divided. While Ivory Coast has since enjoyed strong economic growth, deep political fault lines remain. The vote will follow a two-round system: If no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote, the election will head to a runoff."
"One beneficiary of government investment and economic growth is the key agricultural region around Daloa. Situated about 140 kilometers west of the capital Yamoussoukro, the area previously lacked industrial zones. The government's Infrastructure Projects in Ivory Coast (PRICI) program touts improved roads, water, sanitation, and public buildings. Daloa resident Danielle Zahui told DW: "We came out in numbers to thank the president for what he's done for Daloa.""
The presidential election on October 25 uses a two-round system; a candidate must secure over 50% to avoid a runoff. The winner serves a five-year term and shapes the country's direction for the decade. President Alassane Ouattara, 83, is seeking a fourth term after 2016 constitutional changes reset term limits. Ivory Coast sustained rapid growth under Ouattara, with real GDP averaging 8.2% between 2012 and 2019 and continued growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Government programs such as PRICI financed major infrastructure projects, improving roads, water, sanitation and public buildings in places like Daloa. Persistent challenges include deep political divisions and poor secondary roads, with only 25% paved.
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