AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoCashew Industrial Push: Côte d’Ivoire launched a cashew processing exhibition (SIETTA) in Abidjan, pitching “beyond the kernel” to valorize shell and cashew apple; the country says local processing has climbed from 2% (2011) to about 43% (2025), with a target of 1 million tons of locally processed cashews by 2030. Cocoa Market Volatility: Cocoa futures slid sharply after signs of larger global supplies, but prices remain sensitive to West African weather—heavy rains in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana have flooded roads, delayed farm access, and raised disease risk, while El Niño fears add medium-term pressure. Regional Trade Momentum: EU and ECOWAS used the Nigeria-EU Business Forum to market West Africa’s 400m+ consumer base and AfCFTA’s 1.4b market, positioning Nigeria as a gateway for investment and cross-border trade. Skills & Industry Talent: AIMS Ghana graduated a record 130 master’s students across 24 African countries, strengthening the science and tech pipeline that industry needs. World Cup Business Angle: Ivory Coast’s World Cup run keeps spotlighting Ivorian talent like Yan Diomande, while the tournament’s wider African success story boosts attention on the region’s sports economy.
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