AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCocoa Trade: Authorities seized 42 tonnes of Ivorian cocoa headed for Ghana, as buyers reportedly offer CFA1,500–1,600 per kilo—well above Côte d’Ivoire’s official CFA1,200 farmgate price. The cross-border trade raises concerns about farmer incentives and accurate export figures. Digital Payments: Côte d’Ivoire’s Treasury is processing bulk payments through the WAEMU’s PI-SPI platform, which enables real-time tracking of salaries, scholarships, taxes and other transfers. Digital Identity: The government has launched a feasibility study for a national authentication platform and digital identity wallet to support online public services. Banking and Investment: Standard Bank plans to double its West African business by 2030, citing opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Ghana. Separately, Shelter Afrique Development Bank has launched a CFA60 billion bond to fund affordable, sustainable housing across the region. Financial Security: Investigators are probing an alleged CFA1.9 billion fraud involving forged transfer orders and banks operating between Abidjan and Dakar.
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