AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgriculture: Chinese-backed hybrid rice has spread across 90,000 hectares in Madagascar, yielding about 7.5 tonnes per hectare—two to three times traditional varieties—as farmers prepare for the rainy season. Digital Economy: GSMA says policy reforms could bring 1.13 million more people online and add MGA 4.1 trillion to GDP by 2031; priorities include cheaper smartphones, rural coverage and mobile-sector tax changes. Clean Energy: UK-backed funding of more than £2 million is supporting projects in eight African countries, including Madagascar, to expand reliable power for services such as healthcare, food production and telecommunications. Mining: Madagascar has formalised Harena’s exploitation permit for the Ampasindava project, advancing a local mining development amid growing interest in critical-mineral supply chains. Public Services: A new passport portal aims to move applications, payments and tracking online, streamlining a key government service.
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