AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade & Payments: Afreximbank is pushing AfPAY and China’s CIPS in roadshows that included Abidjan, aiming to cut cross-border settlement costs and speed up trade payments for banks, importers and exporters. Energy Infrastructure: The AfDB approved €103.14m for Côte d’Ivoire’s PROSER II grid-expansion, targeting about 107,000 new household connections and stronger distribution to close remaining access gaps. Diplomacy & Business Links: Egypt’s ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire met Nialé Kaba to discuss participation in “Alamein Africa” and the New Alamein Economic Forum, plus plans for renewed political consultations later this year. Macroeconomic Outlook: Côte d’Ivoire expects average GDP growth of 6.8% for 2027–2029, supported by revenue reforms, tighter spending, infrastructure investment and climate resilience measures. Sports & Local Economy Angle: World Cup coverage keeps spotlighting Côte d’Ivoire’s matches in Philadelphia (vs Ecuador and Curaçao), with the tournament also driving travel and watch-party demand.
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