AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSADC Mediation Update: Southern African leaders extended Joyce Banda’s peace mandate for Madagascar, backing an inclusive national dialogue and a proposed two-year transition toward constitutional order and free elections, while also calling for tighter follow-up on shuttle diplomacy work and a SADC liaison office in Antananarivo. Energy & Finance: IFC backed CrossBoundary Access with a $10m equity investment to expand mini-grids and battery-as-a-service, including projects in Madagascar, as electrification momentum continues but gaps remain across the continent. Agriculture & Climate Risk: FAO and WFP launched a first-ever Joint Anticipatory Action Appeal for El Niño impacts, listing Madagascar among countries needing early financing to protect millions from drought and flood shocks. Business & Trade Leadership: Afreximbank appointed Peter Adeshola Olowononi as Director of Regional Operations for Southern Africa, covering Madagascar, as the bank continues scaling trade and project finance across the region. Water Security Scrutiny: A World Bank “Water Forward” review flagged missing lead testing in drinking-water projects, raising concerns for water safety outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
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