AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCapital Markets: Shelter Afrique Development Bank launched a CFA60 billion sustainable bond to finance affordable housing across WAEMU, while Côte d’Ivoire made the region’s first 20-year securities issuance. Cocoa Trade: Authorities seized 42 tonnes of Ivorian cocoa headed for Ghana as buyers offered more than the official farmgate price, raising concerns about cross-border smuggling and crop tracking. Digital Finance: Côte d’Ivoire’s Treasury is processing bulk payments through PI-SPI, and the government is studying a national digital authentication platform. Banking: Standard Bank aims to double its West African business by 2030, citing growth prospects in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Ghana. Investment Ties: During a visit to Abidjan, India’s foreign minister held talks on expanding trade and investment cooperation with Côte d’Ivoire.
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