AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup Quarterfinal Impact: England edged Norway 2-1 in extra time in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice in brutal heat, sending the Three Lions into the semifinals and keeping Norway’s surprise run alive. Cocoa Supply & Prices: West African cocoa markets stayed volatile as heavy rains and logistics disruptions in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria lifted price pressure, with Ivory Coast shipments up but inventories rising—traders are watching disease risk and the next crop closely. Reforestation for Growth: Côte d’Ivoire is pushing reforestation as an economic development lever, aiming for at least 20% forest cover by 2030 after forest loss driven by agriculture, illegal mining, fires and urbanization. Power Sector Modernisation: Abidjan-based APUA secured a partnership with Beacon Power Services to support grid analytics and digital transformation across African utilities, targeting reduced losses and better electricity reliability. Digital & Agro-Processing Cooperation: India’s digital public infrastructure experience is being discussed with Côte d’Ivoire, alongside farm mechanisation, improved seeds and agro-processing collaboration.
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