AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConservation & Climate Finance: Bezos Earth Fund and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Re:wild launched the Phoenix Species Project, pledging $200 million to recover 100 critically endangered species across 30 countries, including Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka lemur, with locally led conservation, habitat restoration, breeding programs, and support from IUCN. Local Governance & Disaster Response: Toamasina’s Bazar Kely market fire has left at least 3,500 people affected after nearly 90% of the market was destroyed; the mayor says consultations are underway for urgent trader needs, while authorities say an investigation will determine the cause. Infrastructure & Public Works: Construction has begun on a $28 million road interchange in Antananarivo (Anosizato), funded by BADEA, with a cloverleaf design, bridge works, and road widening aimed at cutting key journey times and improving pedestrian/cyclist safety. Logistics & Trade Capacity: AGL Madagascar says it completed the end-to-end transport and installation of 51 oversized prefabricated modules, moving them from Toamasina to Antananarivo with port handling, customs clearance, route surveys, and heavy-haul coordination. Corporate Appointments: NVRO Metals appointed Jonathan Gill as a Technical Advisor to its board, with him set to stand for election at the company’s Oct. 7, 2026 AGM.
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