AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUrban Resilience Boost: The World Bank approved US$225m for Madagascar’s PRODUIRE2 to cut flood risk, upgrade neighborhoods, and rebuild resilient housing in Antananarivo and Toamasina after cyclones Fytia and Gezani. Aviation Links: Comoros and Madagascar will resume direct flights this month after years of suspension, with talks tied to reopening borders and earlier gold-smuggling disputes. Climate Pressure: UN agencies warn El Niño could hit Madagascar hard, with funding appeals for climate-resilient seeds, livestock protection, and flood-control support across high-risk countries. Conservation & Science: A new partnership backs lemur research and habitat protection in Madagascar, while separate research highlights cyborg cockroaches that could help search-and-rescue in underwater disasters. Business Sustainability: Castel Group published its 2025 sustainability report, stressing locally rooted value chains across African operations.
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