AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU-ESA Trade Deal: The EU and Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles and Comoros concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for clearer rules and more services and digitalisation opportunities for businesses on both sides. Digital Economy: Google expanded “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, with Madagascar included in the broader rollout list—another push to make AI search more accessible across the region. Food & Inflation Watch: S&P Global warns food prices could become the main driver of inflation in emerging markets as fertiliser costs rise and transport pressures feed through—an issue likely to hit African economies hardest. Madagascar Business & Finance: AfDB approved a $20m Madagascar trade finance guarantee, supporting trade flows and helping firms manage financing needs. Energy & Industry: A report on nickel market conditions flags Madagascar’s Ambatovy suspension after cyclone damage, adding pressure to supply expectations. Conservation & Livelihoods: Chester Zoo and Malagasy partners kick off the biggest-ever butterfly survey in Mangabe, building a first official ID guide to strengthen protection of fragile species. Regional Policy & Agriculture: Southern Africa’s Rural Women’s Assembly urged governments to put women smallholder farmers at the centre of food and climate policy, with Madagascar among the countries represented.
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