AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoAI for Industry: Côte d’Ivoire is pushing to build a high-performing, responsible African AI ecosystem, with the Prime Minister calling for stronger data use, digital infrastructure, computing capacity, cloud services, energy, skills, financing, cybersecurity and governance. Cocoa & Agri Supply Chains: Cocoa prices eased after earlier gains as Ivory Coast shipping and harvest data pointed to larger supplies, while El Niño warnings keep farmers and processors on edge. Energy & Power Costs: Ghana’s electricity mix stayed dominated by thermal generation (74.33% in July), raising concerns about exposure to fuel price volatility and foreign-exchange pressure—an issue that matters for regional industrial power reliability. Coastal Resilience: Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire are advancing mangrove restoration under a shared coastal resilience project, targeting hundreds of hectares to cut erosion and flooding risks. Logistics & Finance: Bridge Bank Côte d’Ivoire is set to start trading on the BRVM on Sept. 24 after a major share sale, a sign of continued financial-market activity supporting business growth. Construction Safety Watch: A building collapse during demolition in Lagos underlines ongoing risks for West Africa’s construction sector and the need for stricter site controls.
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