AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFuneral Traditions: In Abidjan’s Yopougon district, a daughter is spending more than 2.5 million CFA francs on her father’s funeral—over 15 times the average monthly salary. Her story shows how costly, music-filled ceremonies blend grief, dancing and the duty to honour family. Food and Farming: Representatives from 28 countries are meeting in Abidjan to strengthen African rice, with discussions on better seeds, processing and routes to market. Côte d’Ivoire currently produces about 47% of the rice it needs. Agricultural Education: A new Digital Farming School in Yamoussoukro drew about 4,000 applications for 50 places. Its first students begin a two-year program on November 9, combining farming skills with digital technology.
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