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C么te d'Ivoire and Senegal sign memorandum of understanding on warehouse receipt system regulation
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The Regulatory Authority of the Warehouse Receipt System ARRE of C么te d'Ivoire and the Regulatory Body of the Warehouse Receipt System of Senegal ORSRE signed a Memorandum of Understanding MOU in Abidjan on April 17, 2026. This agreement establishes a strategic and lasting partnership between the two institutions. The MOU aims to strengthen cooperation, pool expertise, and promote best practices in regulating the Warehouse Receipt System WRS. Beyond this signing, there is an ambition to expand and harmonize the WRS across the West African Economic and Monetary Union UEMOA and within the framework of the African Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA, leveraging the successful experiences of C么te d'Ivoire and Senegal. This initiative is crucial for facilitating access to agricultural financing, securing transactions, and enhancing regional market integration. This strategic advancement creates new opportunities for stakeholders in agricultural sectors and reaffirms the commitment of both institutions to structured and inclusive economic development.
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