AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCocoa Supply Chain Shock: Ivorian cocoa sellers and cooperatives are struggling to use the new electronic traceability “producer card” system ahead of EU anti-deforestation rules starting Jan 1, 2027, raising fears of slower purchases and delivery disruptions into the 2026/27 season. Digital Skills Push: Cybastion and the THEYA Foundation launched Africa DigiEmpower training for technical and vocational educators in Côte d’Ivoire, with a train-the-trainers model focused on cybersecurity, AI and other digital fields. Human Capital for Tech Transition: The same initiative is designed to scale certified training via Cisco Networking Academy so teachers can transfer practical skills to students across vocational institutions. Business & Investment Linkages: Lagos State and California business leaders are set to headline the California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit (Sept 17–18, 2026), aiming to deepen trade, investment and cross-border collaboration—an angle relevant for regional firms looking at West Africa growth. Port/Trade Context: Broader West Africa trade infrastructure remains in focus as APM Terminals eyes development talks around Nigeria’s Badagry container terminal, underscoring the region’s push for stronger gateway capacity.
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