AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing Finance: Shelter Afrique Development Bank launched a CFA60 billion sustainable bond to fund affordable, energy-efficient housing across the WAEMU. The five- and seven-year tranches carry rates of 6.10% and 6.30%, with IFC and Ecobank among the anchor investors. Banking: Standard Bank aims to double its West African business by 2030, building on opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Ghana as reforms and growth attract investors. Digital Payments: Côte d’Ivoire’s Treasury is processing bulk payments through the WAEMU’s instant-payment platform, enabling real-time tracking of salaries, subsidies, taxes and other transfers. Digital Government: The government has begun a feasibility study for a national authentication platform and digital identity wallet to support access to public services. Trade and Investment: During talks in Abidjan, India and Côte d’Ivoire discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare. Energy: Vaalco has started a new drilling phase at the offshore Baobab field, with plans for four producers and three water injectors.
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