AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoForests Under Pressure: A new commentary warns that IMF lending is linked to higher deforestation, with countries seeing about 9.2% more annual tree-cover loss during IMF program years—urging the fund to redesign how it supports economies. Ebo Forest Logging Scandal: A Swiss advocacy report alleges elite-linked networks behind logging permits in Cameroon’s Ebo Forest, naming companies tied to businessman Aboubakar Al Fatih and pointing to controversial large concessions. Timber Revenue Leak: Another report says Cameroon loses an estimated 162.8 billion CFA francs yearly through timber export mispricing and illicit financial flows, with 105,000 hectares of primary forest loss recorded in 2025. Gold Mining Crackdown: Cameroon is tightening gold mining controls to curb smuggling, as authorities move to protect revenue and reduce illegal extraction impacts. Climate & Conservation Spotlight: Even chameleons are flagged as highly at-risk, with experts calling for stronger conservation attention for threatened species groups. Digital for Greener Growth: Camtel and business leaders in Douala announce a partnership to improve secure digital access for firms—supporting better connectivity for enterprises that can drive sustainable development.
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