AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Rights for Creators: IFC has hired Aninver to draft an IP Reform Playbook for Africa’s creative industries, targeting music, film, fashion and sport—aimed at closing value-leakage gaps so governments and creators can better monetize protected work. Regional Security & Finance: In Abidjan, Sierra Leone’s finance minister warned ECOWAS states face rising terrorism financing, cybercrime and illicit financial flows, calling for stronger intelligence-sharing and financial monitoring. Humanitarian Investment Push: AfDB and the World Economic Forum launched the HRI Roadmap for Africa to mobilize private capital into fragile economies, responding to a roughly $400bn annual development financing gap. Digital Identity in Practice: Liberia agreed a concession deal with OSD International to restart national ID issuance after delays, using a public-private structure to finance enrollment and infrastructure. 24-Hour Economy Execution: Ghana’s presidential advisor urged CEOs to drive the 24-hour economy and export push, stressing alignment between policy, production, finance, infrastructure and industry. Côte d’Ivoire in the World Cup Spotlight: Philadelphia’s schedule includes Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador and Curaçao vs Côte d’Ivoire, keeping Ivorian football in the international news cycle.
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