AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoFuel Monopoly Breakthrough: Madagascar’s government says the first state diesel shipment for JIRAMA will arrive in Toamasina on 12 August, aiming to end private firms’ monopoly on fuel imports and stabilize power-plant supply during low hydropower periods. Regional Energy & Integration: SADC leaders and ministers are pushing for more self-reliance and stronger regional integration, even as a new assessment flags weak growth, high youth unemployment, and incomplete integration progress. Agroecology Scaling Gap: Experts warn agroecology demand across Africa is outpacing public research, finance, training and extension systems needed to scale beyond donor projects. Biodiversity & Land Pressure: Madagascar’s Golden-crowned Sifaka has been selected for recovery under the Phoenix Species Project, spotlighting Loky-Manambato conservation amid deforestation from agriculture, mining, timber and charcoal. Trade & Industry Linkages: A Mauritius–Madagascar business forum in Antananarivo brings together 50+ firms across agro-industry, construction, energy, mining, logistics, textiles and digital solutions. E-commerce Funding: Jumia secured $50m from IFC and Axian to expand delivery and digital payments as it targets profitability by 2027.
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