Overview
Central African Republic
The Central African Republic is a sparsely populated, landlocked country of about 5.5 million people in Central Africa. Covering roughly 623,000 km², it borders Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and Cameroon. Much of the country consists of plateaus and savanna, with denser forests in the south. The capital, Bangui, lies along the Ubangi River. Since gaining independence from France in 1960, the country has experienced prolonged political instability and armed conflict. It is now a presidential republic led by Faustin-Archange Touadéra, who has served as president since 2016 and was re-elected in 2025. French and Sango are the official languages, and Christianity is the predominant religion, alongside Islam and traditional beliefs.
The Central African Republic remains a low-income economy heavily dependent on agriculture, which employs about two-thirds of the workforce and accounts for roughly 28% of GDP. The country is also rich in natural resources, including diamonds, gold, and timber, but poverty remains widespread, affecting about 71% of the population. In 2025, GDP per capita was approximately US$556, and real GDP grew by 4.5%.
Source: World Bank. (2026). World Development Indicators, from https://data.worldbank.org/country/central-african-republic
Institutions
Institutions with at least one Faculty Member Registered with Ivey Publishing
- Université Catholique d’Afrique Centrale
- Université de Bangui
Source: Ivey Publishing. 39C Accounts by Country. Provided by Adrianna Gleam-Fossaceca, Ivey Publishing, August 11, 2026.
Cases
Ivey-Copyrighted Cases in or involving Central African Republic
Ivey Publishing and the 39 Country Initiative welcome additional case submissions that deepen understanding of the Central African Republic’s businesses, institutions, industries, and broader economic and social context.
| Case | Authors | Published / Revised | Product Number | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SafeMotos: Scaling up Innovations in African Ride Hailing | Darren Meister, Ramasastry Chandrasekhar | Oct 28, 2020 | 9B20M182_P | 11 |
| Where Have You Been? An Exercise to Assess Your Exposure to the Rest of the World’s Peoples | Paul W. Beamish | Nov 27, 2025 | W48085 | 11 |
Workshops
Workshops Provided to Institutions in Central African Republic
No case-teaching workshops have been held in the Central African Republic to date. Opportunities remain to extend the 39 Country Initiative’s outreach to institutions through its online case-teaching activities.