Identifies common practices to be aware of when selling in this market, e.g., whether all sales material need to be in the local language.
Last Published: 4/9/2019

English is not yet widely spoken but the government is increasing requirements for English to be spoken in the country, especially in the business sector.  Companies should prepare all sales material in French and be prepared to hire translation services for negotiations with the government and local partners. 

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