AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI & Digital Economy: Côte d’Ivoire’s Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé says the country wants to help build a high-performing, responsible AI sector in Africa, calling for investment in data, digital infrastructure, computing capacity, cloud services, energy, skills, financing and cybersecurity. Cocoa & Climate Risk: Cocoa prices eased after earlier gains as Ivory Coast supply looks stronger, with shipments and harvest up sharply; at the same time, Fitch warns Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire export earnings could face added pressure if El Niño peaks during the cocoa crop development window. Trade & Regional Integration: Mozambique’s ETA rules now allow Côte d’Ivoire citizens to enter without a traditional visa for up to 30 days, while Côte d’Ivoire’s broader business environment also gets a boost from cross-border cooperation themes across West Africa. Hospitality & Tourism Ecosystem: Continental Hotels’ Karl Hala argues tourism growth depends on the whole ecosystem—airports, airlines, skills and visitor experiences—not just hotel buildings. Culture with Economic Pull: Abidjan’s “biama” street dance keeps drawing crowds, with free performances for dancers and paid entry for spectators, showing how youth culture can generate local spending.
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