AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRare Earths Push: The U.S. will back Madagascar’s Ampasindava rare-earths project with up to $4.8m via the Development Finance Corporation, aiming to support magnet-critical materials and reduce reliance on China. Road Infrastructure: Construction has started on a $28m Antananarivo road interchange in Anosizato, financed by BADEA, with cloverleaf ramps plus bridge works and RN1/RN58A widening to cut key routes from about an hour to 10–15 minutes. Trade & Investment Diplomacy: Egypt and Madagascar agreed in Cairo to deepen cooperation across trade, agriculture, healthcare, energy, water management, smart systems, and youth/university programs. Vanilla Exports to Consumers: Malagasy Vanilla says it moved from wholesale to direct-to-consumer sales across 14 European markets through Temu’s Local Seller Program, helped by lower shipping costs and a sharp sales jump. Construction/Industry Context: A profile of WACEM/Diamond Cement highlights its cement expansion across West Africa and into Madagascar, tracing the group’s industrial roots in Togo’s limestone. Off-grid Energy Finance (Regional Signal): EBRD launched a $100m facility with KCB Bank Kenya to expand SME credit, with set allocations for women-led and green investments—an example of how financing models are evolving across the region.
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