AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI and Work: The UN’s labour agency (ILO) says AI gains must reach workers fairly, through better wages, stronger labour protections and inclusive growth, warning that policy choices—not the technology itself—will shape whether AI widens opportunity or inequality. Lomé–Russia Cultural Ties: Togo is set to host a “Russian House” to expand Russian-language teaching and education links, with plans for broader arts and museum cooperation between Lomé and Moscow. Trade Finance for AfCFTA: Lomé-headquartered Ecobank unveiled a $3 billion programme to finance intra-African trade over three years, aiming to speed up AfCFTA implementation and support SMEs, especially women and youth. Energy & Mobility Investment: AfDB will inject $125m into ATIDI, making it its largest shareholder and pushing more private capital into infrastructure. Clean Transport Push in Togo: Spiro secured $215m to expand battery-swapping and electric mobility across Africa, including operations in Togo. Agribusiness Jobs: BOPP invested GH¢107m in a 3,030-hectare outgrower oil palm project, targeting more fresh fruit bunch supply and rural incomes. Culture & Education: International Children’s Day was celebrated in Lomé with school support, encouragement sessions and Russia-themed cartoons.
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