AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgriculture: El Niño is already worsening food shortages in southern Madagascar, with aid groups urging governments and donors to help farmers prepare for another disrupted harvest. Entrepreneurship: Stanford’s Seed business programme is expanding in Madagascar, offering established companies training and ongoing support to help them grow. Energy: Madagascar’s state utility has been allowed to bypass competitive bidding to buy generators from Russia, raising the prospect of faster procurement while sidestepping normal tender rules. Mining: The government has formalised Harena’s exploitation permit for its Ampasindava project. Manufacturing: Madagascar has opened a safeguard investigation into certain confectionery imports, a move that could affect local producers and importers. Coffee: Researchers are exploring whether biotechnology can help revive the country’s coffee industry.
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