AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIvory Coast Climate Push: Côte d’Ivoire says environmental protection is now a national priority as climate change hits forests, rainfall patterns and farmland, with the country warning it has already lost about 80% of forest cover—much of it linked to cocoa expansion—while promising a shift toward a low-carbon, resilient economy. Energy & Industry: Eni won an offshore exploration block in Gambian waters, and the firm also flagged Phase 3 of Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine project, aimed at boosting oil and gas output while allocating gas to the domestic market to support power generation and industrial development. Digital & Urban Services: Yango Group held Innovation Day 2026 in Abidjan, showcasing AI and logistics tools for African cities and signing a partnership with GUDE-PME, alongside the graduation of its first Yango Fellowship cohort in Côte d’Ivoire. Trade Finance for Exporters: Afreximbank is expanding AfPAY adoption across Africa to speed up cross-border trade settlement and cut costs, with recent roadshows including Abidjan. World Cup Logistics (Local Angle): Ivory Coast’s “Elephants” have named Hotel du Pont as their official World Cup lodging base and will train at Subaru Park in Chester, tying major sport tourism to local hospitality and services.
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