AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPower Sector: Madagascar has authorised state utility Jirama to buy 18 diesel generators directly from Russia’s Malmekhservice, bypassing normal tenders. The deal comes as power shortages and Jirama’s financial strain persist; its value and the generators’ capacity have not been disclosed. Investment: Gemcorp and the Fonds Souverain Malagasy have announced a strategic partnership to support investment, with a separate report citing a $5 billion push focused on energy and mining. Agriculture: Madagascar is seeking to revive its coffee industry, once a major producer, with the government and growers looking to restore the sector’s contribution to the economy. Digital Economy: Yas Madagascar and Maison du Numérique have opened a digital learning hub in Antsirabe to help young people build skills for the digital economy. Connectivity: A reform agenda aims to turn Madagascar’s broad mobile coverage into more accessible internet, a key step in widening participation in digital services.
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