AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVisa & travel access: India published its 2026 e-Visa list for 32 African countries, including Madagascar, easing online applications for tourism, business and medical travel. Climate risk & resilience: Kenya is set to receive up to $100m (Sh13bn) from a UN emergency fund ahead of El Niño, with forecasts also flagging Madagascar among 22 African countries at high risk of climate shocks. Education & connectivity: Airtel Africa plans to connect 5,000 schools across 13 countries with free internet and UNICEF-backed digital learning by 2027; in Malawi, 36 schools are already connected. Public spending skills: SADC officials will train in Johannesburg on cost-benefit analysis to help governments prioritize spending under tight budgets. Business & investment theme: A new report argues Africa’s next step is moving from exporting raw commodities to building more value through processing, services and skills. IP cooperation: The EPO signed a work plan with Madagascar after meetings at WIPO’s General Assembly in Geneva.
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