AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCocoa Value-Chain Push: Côte d’Ivoire is celebrating National Tree Day with a push to make reforestation a real economic engine, aiming to lift forest cover to at least 20% by 2030 as degradation from farming, illegal mining, bushfires and urban growth continues to bite. Climate & Resilience: The drive comes as West Africa faces mounting climate pressure, with governments and partners pushing restoration, urban forestry and better water management to protect livelihoods and exports. Regional Finance & Trade: Separately, the EBRD says it is expanding operations across SSA—including plans to open in Côte d’Ivoire—while aligning investments with AfCFTA to boost intra-African trade and private-sector growth. Sports-Driven Attention: Meanwhile, Côte d’Ivoire’s World Cup presence is still echoing in global coverage, with Norway’s Haaland-led run and the Norway-England quarterfinal dominating headlines and drawing fresh interest in the region’s football talent.
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