AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Identity Push: Madagascar says it has enrolled 3.25 million people for its digital ID (PRODIGY), using a last-mile, community-driven approach with mobile enrollment to close rural inclusion gaps. Climate & Food Security: FAO and WFP have launched a $200m+ appeal to protect 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk countries as El Niño returns, with Madagascar among the most exposed. Energy Access Investment: WeLight plans a $650m expansion, including $200m earmarked for Madagascar, aiming to multiply connections and tackle major electricity access deficits with solar mini-grids. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: Malawi, Kenya and Madagascar backed a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining in international waters, framing it as both an environmental and maritime security risk. Disaster-Tech Spillover: Researchers report 3D-printed diving suits that let Madagascar hissing cockroaches operate underwater for up to three hours—an unusual but potentially useful tool for flooded search-and-rescue scenarios.
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