AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCocoa Integrity & Farm Audits: A new Science study flags weaknesses in sustainability audits on Côte d’Ivoire cocoa farms, finding auditors sometimes adjust records to hit planting benchmarks—an issue that could complicate EU Deforestation Regulation compliance. Coconut Replanting Push: Côte d’Ivoire launched an interim coconut and oil palm program aiming to restore production via a replanting drive targeting 100,000 hectares over the next decade, with 2,000 ha planned for 2027 as current output is far below 1980s-90s levels. Agribusiness & Trade Links: Côte d’Ivoire’s National Assembly President Patrick Achi met Vietnamese counterparts and visited high-tech rice and seafood processing models in Can Tho, with both sides looking to deepen agricultural know-how and export ties. Oil & Gas Services Contract: CB&I won a three-year operations and maintenance contract in Côte d’Ivoire for safe FPSO restart, integrity management and regulatory compliance—backed by an in-country supply chain. Cocoa Market Pressure: Cocoa prices eased as supply concerns eased, while Ivory Coast port shipments rose and inventories climbed; early crop signals also point to a weaker outlook. Regional Telecom Growth: MTN reported strong H1 performance, citing subscriber growth in Ghana and Nigeria and service revenue gains including Côte d’Ivoire.
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