Core Insights - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assessed that Côte d'Ivoire's economic and fiscal performance continues to improve, with a projected GDP growth rate of 6.5% for 2023 and 6.0% for 2024 [2] - Inflation is expected to decrease to 1.8% in 2023 and rise to 3.5% in 2024, while the budget deficit as a percentage of GDP is projected to decline to 3.0% in 2023 and 4.0% in 2024 [2] - The government has set a target economic growth rate of 6.7% for the period of 2026-2030, supported by the third phase of the "Whale" oil field production [2] Economic Planning - The 2023-2026 economic and fiscal plan aims to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth, with a focus on maintaining fiscal and debt sustainability [2] - The plan is expected to raise $4.8 billion to support the country's economic goals and enhance its resilience to climate change [2] - The government is committed to stimulating youth employment and promoting a growth model centered on private sector productivity and diversification [2]

Group 1 - The city government held its 157th executive meeting to study and implement the important speech by General Secretary Xi Jinping at the Central Urban Work Conference, focusing on the economic operation in the first half of the year and planning key tasks for the second half [1][2] - The city's economic performance in the first half of the year showed signs of recovery, with major indicators growing faster than the same period last year and the first quarter, ranking favorably among similar cities nationwide [2] - The meeting emphasized the need to strengthen the leadership of the Party in urban work and enhance the quality and capability of the workforce to ensure the implementation of seven key tasks for urban modernization [1][2] Group 2 - The meeting highlighted the importance of leveraging Wuhan's cultural resources to create high-quality performances, stimulate market activity, cultivate consumption, and optimize the environment for the development of the performing arts economy [3] - There is a focus on improving work mechanisms and support policies to accelerate the establishment of a first-class performing arts capital in China, aiming for high-quality development in the performing arts sector [3]