AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUrban Resilience Funding: The World Bank approved $225m for Madagascar’s PRODUIRE2 to cut flood risk, upgrade drainage and solid waste, and rebuild cyclone-damaged housing in Greater Antananarivo and Toamasina, aiming by 2032 to reach 1.5m people and issue land documentation. Telecom Access Pressure: Madagascar lawmakers urged faster rural telecom roll-out after hearing coverage gaps persist, with the ICT minister citing 562 formal requests and deployments to 146 fokontany. Election Administration Partnerships: India and Indonesia signed a pact to cooperate on election management, including EVM-related technology sharing and training—another sign election systems are becoming a global policy export. Regional Mobility & Borders: Namibia published updated visa-on-arrival eligibility lists, affecting dozens of countries including Madagascar in the regional travel mix. Security & Justice: Madagascar-linked transit reporting surfaced in a Thai heroin case involving a passenger routed via Madagascar, underscoring ongoing cross-border enforcement. Climate Risk Watch: UN agencies warned El Niño could hit high-risk countries including Madagascar, prompting calls for $200m+ in support for vulnerable communities.
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