AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRare Earths & Mining Finance: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is backing Harena Rare Earths’ Ampasindava project in northern Madagascar with up to $4.84m for pilot-plant work, lab testing and environmental programs, aiming to strengthen magnet supply chains and reduce reliance on China. Roads & Urban Mobility: Construction has started on a $28m Antananarivo road interchange in Anosizato, including a cloverleaf design, bridge works and widening RN1/RN58A to four lanes, with travel times on some routes projected to drop from about an hour to 10–15 minutes. Energy & Off-Grid Finance (Regional): Africa’s off-grid solar firms are drawing mainstream capital, highlighted by d.light’s $50m green bond and Sun King’s $286m securitised debt—tests of whether pay-as-you-go models can scale with institutional investors. Trade & Agribusiness Link: Malagasy Vanilla is selling direct to consumers across 14 European markets via Temu’s Local Seller Program, cutting shipping costs and boosting sales after moving beyond wholesale. Conservation & Skills: A Madagascar-linked marine taxonomy training workshop (FAO/Nansen programme) wrapped in Makhanda, while a separate Madagascar reforestation effort is funded through lemur encounters abroad.
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