AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Bank Push for Jobs: Côte d’Ivoire says the World Bank Group’s active portfolio has hit $5.3bn across 25 projects, tied to the 2026–2030 plan targeting 3 million jobs for youth and women, with funding spanning education, infrastructure, agriculture and energy. Energy & LNG Infrastructure: EXMAR signed a 10-year deal for a 250MMcf/d FSRU at the Port of Abidjan, with LNG imports starting Q3 2027 to support power generation via CI-Energies and Petroci. Oil & Gas Investment Signals: SOCAR acquired a 10% stake in the Baleine offshore project off Côte d’Ivoire, joining Eni and Vitol as the field scales production. Agri-Industry & Food Processing: Moulin Koira plans a $45.1m flour mill with CEPICI support, aiming to expand organized industrial grain processing. Tech & Skills Pipeline: Yango’s 2026 Fellowship wrapped in Abidjan with 24 fellows pitching solutions from cashless transport payments to water-quality testing. Cocoa Market Watch: Dry West African conditions are lifting cocoa prices, with forecasts pointing to possible stress for the 2026/27 crop. Security/Industry Link: A Belarusian firm, Belspetsvneshtechnika, is seeking a contract to modernize Côte d’Ivoire’s Mi-17 helicopters, including engine replacement.
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