AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFisheries & Food Security: Sardinella populations off Guinea-Bissau are in rapid decline, with an OCCRP report linking the drop to industrial fishmeal production—especially Chinese-owned factory ships supplied by a Turkish fleet—despite uncertainty over other possible causes. Waste & Circular Economy: Nigeria and UNEP are pushing environmentally sound waste management frameworks across Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone and Nigeria, with a focus on bringing informal waste pickers into the waste value chain. Maritime Security & Logistics: Nigeria’s naval chief is calling for stronger regional maritime cooperation under ECOWAS efforts, pointing to strategic sealift support to Guinea-Bissau and the Combined Maritime Task Force–Gulf of Guinea. Cashew Industry: Guinea-Bissau’s PM urged local cashew processing to boost incomes, alongside plans for accessible financing across the cashew value chain. Industry & Trade (Regional): West Africa’s integrated stock exchange (BRVM) is drawing more international investor attention, with Guinea-Bissau included among the UEMOA markets.
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