Gildas Koffi Yapo proposes a legal framework adapted to digital platforms in Côte d'Ivoire

Gildas Koffi Yapo, a researcher at the University of Bordeaux, presented his thesis on the impact of digital platforms on Ivorian law, highlighting the need for an adapted legal framework. This research, validated by the ABES/STAR network, underscores the legal challenges posed by platforms like Yango and Heetch, which influence contractual relationships in Côte d'Ivoire.

The emergence of digital economic intermediation platforms in Côte d'Ivoire, such as Yango and Heetch, is transforming the local economic landscape. These platforms, while facilitating transactions, pose major legal challenges by influencing contractual relationships between users. The current legal framework appears inadequate to address the specificities of these new forms of exchange organization.

Gildas Koffi Yapo's thesis proposes a redefinition of the legal statuses of digital platforms. Although key figures are not available, the analysis demonstrates that these platforms impose rules and terms of use that vary from region to region, highlighting the importance of a solid legal framework to regulate these practices.

The implications of this research are strategic for decision-makers and investors. An adapted legal framework could promote the growth of the digital platform market in Côte d'Ivoire. Investors must engage in dialogue with decision-makers to positively influence the regulatory framework and maximize opportunities while remaining vigilant to regulatory risks.

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