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摘要
ABSTRACT
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Research Objectives
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Scope of the Study
1.5 Significance of the Research
1.6 Research Methodology
1.7 Structure and Content of the Research Paper
1.8 Limitations of the Study
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Port Development Issues
2.3 Container Throughput Forecasting
2.4 Trade Potential
2.5 Port Efficiency
2.6 Port Management Model
2.7 Port-Hinterland Connectivity
2.8 Assessment of Factors
Chapter 3 Overview of Abidjan Port in Ivory Coast
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Port Governance in Ivory Coast
3.2.1.Port Governance Periods
3.2.2.Analysis of the Challenges faced by the Combined Port Management Model
3.3 Analysis of Abidjan Port-Hinterland Connectivity
3.3.1.Presentation of the Abidjan port-hinterland
3.3.2.Abidjan Port-Hinterland Connectivity Challenges
Chapter 4 Analysis of the Impact of China “One Belt One Road” Initiative on Abidjan port Development and Assessment of the Factors Affecting the Development of Abidjan Port in Ivory Coast
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analysis of the Impact of China “One Belt One Road” Initiative on Abidjan port Development
4.2.1.West Africa-Europe-China Maritime Route
4.2.2.Gravity Model Methodology
4.2.3.Analysis of the Collected Data
4.2.4.Trade Potential Analysis and Trade Value Forecasting Results
4.3 Assessment of the Factors Affecting the Development of Abidjan Port in Ivory Coast
4.3.1.Introduction
4.3.2.Abidjan Port Internal and External Environments Analysis
4.3.3.SWOT-AHP Model Methodology
4.3.4.Analysis of the Results Found
Chapter 5 Abidjan Port Container Throughput Volume Forecasting
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Forecasting Models Methodology
5.3 Analysis of the Collected Data and of the Results Found
5.4 Models Results Comparison
Chapter 6 Comparison of Port Efficiency between Eastern and Western African Ports
6.1 Introduction
6.2 DEA Model Methodology
6.3 Analysis of the Collected Data and the Results Found
6.4 Comparison of the Results Found
Chapter 7 Suggested Strategies for the Development of Abidjan Port in Ivory Coast
7.2 Ivory Coast Strategies
7.2.1 Modify the Port Governance Framework
7.2.2 Benefit from the China “One Belt One Road” Initiative
7.2.3 Build a New Dry Port in Ivory Coast
7.2.4 Improve Transportation Facilities and Security
7.3 Abidjan Port Strategies
7.3.1 Promote Competition between Private Investors
7.3.2 Improve the Quality of Services
7.3.3 Improve the Quality of Infrastructure
7.3.4 Apply the Mini-Maxi Strategy
Chapter 8 Summary and Future Research Recommendations
8.1 Summary of the Research
8.2.1 Summary on Research Questions One and Two
8.2.2 Summary on Research Questions Three,Four and Five
8.2.3 Summary on Research Questions Six and Seven
8.2 Recommendations Topics for Future Research
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APPENDIX
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PUBLICATIONS
AUTHOR BRIEF INTRODUCTION