AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRoad & Transport: Madagascar officially completed the first phase of the Chinese-built National Road No. 12 in Taolagnaro (Anosy), adding about 45 km and five bridges to improve southeast connectivity. Mining Recovery: Ambatovy resumed nickel and cobalt production after Cyclone Gezani, restarting its sulfuric acid plant and HPAL circuits with a push toward stable run rates by end-June. Energy Access: Women solar technicians, trained via Barefoot College with WWF support, are expanding rural electricity access in Madagascar village by village. Agriculture & Food Security: Russia resumed wheat supplies to Madagascar, shipping over 30,000 tonnes worth more than $7m in the first five months of 2026. Trade & Investment: The EU and ESA states including Madagascar concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for more predictable rules and support for services and digitalisation. Market Pressure: The global vanilla market remains in crisis from oversupply and historic price lows, with no coordinated mitigation plan yet for Madagascar’s northeastern growers.
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