AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Security: Chinese-backed hybrid rice has been planted across 90,000 hectares in Madagascar, yielding about 7.5 tonnes per hectare — two to three times traditional varieties — as farmers prepare for the rainy season. Digital Access: GSMA says policy reforms could bring mobile internet to 1.13 million more people and add MGA 4.1 trillion to the economy by 2031; affordability and limited rural coverage remain barriers. Public Health: Madagascar confirmed four plague cases and reported five suspected cases. About 200 contacts are under medical monitoring and have received preventive treatment. Climate Pressure: Aid groups warn that families in southern Madagascar are facing food shortages earlier than usual as El Niño strengthens, raising concerns about harvests and resilience. Politics and Services: A year after Gen Z protests helped drive Andry Rajoelina from office, coverage says little of the promised change has materialized. Madagascar is also testing an online passport portal for applications, payments and tracking.
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