AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoCocoa Crisis: Cocoa prices have plunged from near $13,000/ton in 2024 to about $3,000 in early April 2026, crushing West African smallholders; Côte d’Ivoire farmers say they’re forced to choose between harvesting and school, medicine, and food as middlemen delay or stop payments. Banking Expansion: Côte d’Ivoire is drawing new lenders despite risk perceptions, with Zenith Bank’s Francophone push and Mauritius Commercial Bank planning operations in Abidjan—bets that industrial growth and trade corridors will fuel the next banking wave. Climate Finance for Food Security: A new $50m Green Climate Fund project (LARACI) will back rice, cassava and yam farmers across Côte d’Ivoire’s central regions, aiming to cut emissions and boost yields for 147,000 smallholders. Flood Risk in the Region: Heavy rains have killed at least 12 in Ghana (including Accra), with recurring flooding blamed on drainage gaps and weak urban planning—an urgent reminder for Côte d’Ivoire’s water and infrastructure planning. World Cup Business Angle: Norway’s late 2-1 win over Côte d’Ivoire in the Round of 32 keeps the Elephants’ knockout run in the spotlight while highlighting how sports events drive demand for local services and fan-facing experiences.
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