AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTogo Business & Finance: Ecobank says it will mobilize $2.6bn by 2030 to back women-led businesses ($2bn) and agri value chains ($600m), aiming to expand formal women clients to 400,000 and reach up to 1m micro-entrepreneurs with digital onboarding and tailored credit. BOAD Lending for Togo: The West African Development Bank approved CFAF 82bn for Togo—CFAF 45bn for agricultural mechanization and irrigation (ProMAI) and CFAF 37bn to expand petroleum storage at Lomé’s COMPEL, boosting regional energy security. Agribusiness Deal: Ghana’s Complete Farmer secured an IFC $2.4m convertible loan (plus $480k advisory) to expand input financing and agronomy services for smallholders across Ghana and Togo, targeting 240,000 farmers by 2030. Aviation & Trade: ASKY targets 30 aircraft and 40 destinations in five years, with plans for intercontinental routes and a $100m Lomé MRO facility. Policy & Regional Integration: Togo’s visa-free policy for all African nationals (up to 30 days) is highlighted as the continent pushes for easier intra-African travel. Climate Governance: ECOWAS Parliamentarians in Accra urged action on climate-driven displacement and insecurity, calling for a Regional Climate Resilience Fund and stronger early-warning systems.
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