West and Central Africa: WFP Regional Bureau Dakar Markets Update: April 2017
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- Chad
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- WFP
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Highlights
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10% increase in cereal production compared to last year confirmed in West Africa. Third consecutive year of favourable production conditions.
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Restrictive exchange rates development of regional economies such as Liberia, Ghana and Nigeria affecting trade patterns in the region
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Difficult macro-economic conditions affecting commercial activities in Chad despite positive agricultural performances
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Drop of world cocoa prices has diminished export and budgetary revenues in Côte d’Ivoire