AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime & Fisheries Policy: A new push for better-managed fisheries is taking shape ahead of FAO’s 37th Committee on Fisheries (COFI) in Rome (7–11 Sept), with a focus on how global value chains can improve transparency, governance, and adoption of credible standards—relevant for Cabo Verde’s seafood and coastal livelihoods. Small-Scale Fisheries: FAO also hosted the 3rd Small-Scale Fisheries Summit (4–6 Sept), highlighting that small-scale fisheries support food security and jobs for hundreds of millions, and urging stronger implementation of the 2014 SSF Guidelines—Cabo Verde was among the ministers engaged. Air Quality Pressure: A new Africa Air Quality Brief reports Senegal and Cape Verde faced unsafe air for over 120 days in 2025, driven largely by Saharan dust and compounded by everyday pollution sources. Shipping Skills: Ghana’s Maritime Authority called for tougher assessment and certification standards for seafarers, running a regional training that included Cape Verde—aimed at keeping crews competent for global trade. Finance & Credit: An Africa sovereign credit review says Cabo Verde received an upgrade in foreign-currency ratings in the first half of 2026, tied to stabilization and reforms. Transport Safety: Cape Verde’s president mourned a deadly bus crash killing at least 25 schoolchildren, with authorities still investigating the cause.
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