AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndependence & Development Agenda: President Alassane Ouattara told Ivorians that the economy remains “dynamic,” while stressing that growth must translate into jobs, stronger public services and better institutions under the 2026-2030 National Development Plan, alongside new financing via a Strategic Sovereign Fund for Development. Digital Economy Push: Côte d’Ivoire opened applications for two tech support programmes—Ivoire Tech Next 15 and Ivoire Tech Scale Up—to back 30 local digital companies over 24 months as AI adoption becomes a ministry priority. Trade & Connectivity: Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand wrapped up talks in Abidjan and Benin, announcing new financing (including a loan to NSIA Banque Côte d’Ivoire) and plans to negotiate expanded air transport ties to boost commerce and people-to-people links. Business & Finance: Allied Gold reported shareholder voting results tied to its Côte d’Ivoire operations, while Quidax expanded stablecoin infrastructure across 21 countries to speed cross-border payments for African businesses. Security & Human Rights: Police in Nigeria rescued teenage girls allegedly trafficked to Ivory Coast for commercial sex work, with repatriation and medical steps underway.
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