Abidjan (Africa)
Population: 6,559,810
GDP: 1,572 USD
Functional Urban Area: 1,082 km2
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Context

Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire, is governed by multiple municipalities, including 13 communes and six sub-prefectures, collectively forming the Greater Abidjan Area. The Greater Abidjan Master Plan, established in 2015, guides urban development and infrastructure planning. To enhance urban mobility, the Greater Abidjan Urban Mobility Authority was created, coordinating transport initiatives across the metropolitan region.

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Key findings

In the Abidjan urban area, 82% of the residents lived within a convenient distance of any public transport form, far exceeding the regional average of 40%. Additionally, 81% live within a walkable distance to healthcare or to education facilities, surpassing both regional and global averages for covered cities. These accessibility rates highlight consistent investment in equitable access to essential services.

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