AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoOil and Gas: Vaalco Energy will advance exploration at offshore Block CI-705 after completing its first work phase. The next phase includes further seismic studies and a commitment to drill by the end of 2028. Cocoa: Cargill will pilot Tony’s Chocolonely’s sourcing model in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana next year, focusing on traceability, farmer premiums and deforestation. Export Markets: Ivorian women entrepreneurs showcased dried fruit and hibiscus products at Shanghai’s CIIE, seeking buyers and equipment suppliers. China’s zero-tariff access for 53 African countries is helping exporters pursue new customers. Agriculture: The government is prioritizing local rubber processing, quality and traceability in an industry that supports more than 1.5 million livelihoods. Power: Côte d’Ivoire has inaugurated the $256 million, 46-megawatt Biovéa biomass plant, which will use palm residues to supply the national grid and create income for local growers.
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