AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVAT Reform: WATAF convened nearly 400 participants from 16 countries to push digital VAT administration and boost domestic revenue mobilization across West Africa, with Guinea-Bissau among the region’s key stakeholders. Political Transition: Guinea-Bissau researchers and academics urged a “transitional framework” to restore constitutional order after the 2025 self-coup, calling for a national dialogue toward a unity government with ECOWAS, AU, UN, CPLP and EU as guarantors. ECOWAS Facilitation: Senegal has started as ECOWAS facilitator for Guinea-Bissau’s political transition, meeting transitional leaders and backing the Aug. 30 referendum and Dec. 6 elections. SME Finance: EBID signed an €80m deal with Coris Holding to expand lending to SMEs and agribusiness/energy value chains across West Africa, including Guinea-Bissau. Maritime Trade Risk: Russia’s drone and missile attacks around Odesa hit Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessels carrying wheat, underlining how Black Sea shipping disruptions can quickly spill into food supply and prices. Visa Policy: The US made its refundable visa bond program permanent, with Guinea-Bissau included among affected countries and a maximum bond raised to $20,000.
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