AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFisheries & Nutrition: New research links better management of foreign fishing access to major nutrition gains for Guinea-Bissau, where calcium deficiency is nearly universal—retaining more local catch could lift most people to adequate calcium intake, with governments urged to bake food security into fisheries deals. Cashew Exports & Trade Logistics: Guinea-Bissau has exported about 200,000 tonnes of cashew nuts so far this season; the Commerce Minister says port dredging planned for October should cut shipment time, while six firms still need to declare exports despite customs clearance. Health & Development: WHO says Guinea-Bissau and four other African countries have successfully stopped polio type 2 transmission after independent assessments, but warns vaccination and surveillance must continue. Regional Finance & Payments: Afreximbank and AfCFTA’s PAPSS is now operating across 28 countries, including Guinea-Bissau, aiming to speed cross-border trade payments in local currencies and reduce reliance on costly third-party currency routes. Maritime Security: Guinea-Bissau remains on the US Coast Guard port-security advisory list, meaning extra security conditions may apply to ships calling at affected ports before entering the US. Minimum Wages Benchmark: A global ILO-based map shows minimum wages vary widely; it also highlights how headline rates can mislead without considering purchasing power.
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