AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoECOWAS Health Security: ECOWAS experts meeting in Abidjan reaffirmed plans to strengthen regional response to epidemics, validating a 2027-2031 strategic plan for epidemic preparedness and response at the RCSDC, with Cote d’Ivoire’s health director general stressing that no country can handle outbreaks alone. Cocoa Market Watch: Cocoa futures moved on weather and supply signals, with reports of improved flowering in Ivory Coast and Ghana weighing on prices, while El Niño risk and tighter inventories keep medium-term support alive. Trade & Border Facilitation: ECOWAS stakeholders urged sustained public education and stronger collaboration with border communities to make the free movement protocol work in practice—aiming to cut delays and boost cross-border commerce. Supply Chain Finance for SMEs: Veefin Solutions and NSIA Group partnered to expand digital supply chain finance across five West African markets including Cote d’Ivoire, enabling reverse factoring and factoring to unlock working capital for suppliers and SMEs. Business & Governance: Cote d’Ivoire reaffirms commitment to fighting financial crime, while regional institutions and investors continue positioning for growth across West Africa’s markets.
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