AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade Facilitation: India and MERCOSUR (including Paraguay) signed a protocol to accept electronic Certificates of Origin, giving digital documents the same legal validity as paper and aiming to cut costs and processing time for preferential trade. Development Finance: Paraguay’s Development Finance Agency (AFD) approved a record US$108.8M for industrial loans in 2026—up about 503% from 2025—backing 172 operations across all 17 departments and supporting thousands of jobs. Digital Payments: Paraguay’s service payments are now 82% digital (up from 66% in 2021), with QR and mobile commerce driving growth and a sharp rise in connected businesses and active digital accounts. Environment & Trade Risk: A report alleges UK retailers stocked charcoal linked to deforestation in Paraguay’s Gran Chaco, raising reputational and compliance concerns for exporters. Diplomacy & Economy: India and Paraguay marked 65 years of diplomatic relations, signaling plans to deepen cooperation and expand economic and trade exchanges. Urban Sustainability: “Green Asunción” outlines greener transport, waste and rainwater management plans, with UNDP and multiple ministries supporting implementation.
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