AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCocoa Value Push: Côte d’Ivoire plans to expand local cocoa processing capacity from 1.155m tonnes to 1.344m tonnes in 2026-2027 as farmgate prices fall, with new plants and a push for higher-yield, disease-resistant seeds and better plantation protection. Cocoa Sector Spotlight: The 10th National Cocoa and Chocolate Days opened in Abidjan under “Youth and the Cocoa Farming of the Future,” focusing on youth participation, processing, innovation and sustainability. Regional Power & Trade: West Africa is extending electricity integration with 4,000+ km of high-voltage lines linking 15 countries, helping cross-border power trade and improving access for millions. Air Connectivity for Business: Africa World Airlines (AWA) restored direct Accra–Abidjan flights (4x weekly), aiming to boost travel, tourism and investor movement between the two hubs. Ports Efficiency: A new push for better port coordination highlights how reducing vessel waiting can cut logistics costs and improve competitiveness across West Africa. Housing Pressure in Abidjan: An AFP report shows Abidjan residents struggling to find decent, affordable homes, with rent unaffordability rising despite economic growth.
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