AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDigital Connectivity: GSMA says policy changes on affordable smartphones, rural network investment, mobile taxes and digital services could bring 1.13 million more people online and add MGA 4.1 trillion to GDP by 2031. Two-thirds of people were within mobile broadband coverage in 2026 but not using it. Rice Production: Hybrid rice is now grown on 90,000 hectares in Madagascar, averaging 7.5 tonnes per hectare — two to three times traditional yields — as farmers prepare for the rainy-season planting. Food Security: About 3.7 million people face acute food insecurity, with drought-hit harvests of rice, cassava and maize driving shortages, higher prices and more imports. Critical Minerals: Harena secured up to $4.84 million in U.S. development financing for studies and pilot work at the Ampasindava rare-earth deposit. The project highlights a key hurdle: mining ore alone won’t secure supply without processing capacity. Clean Energy: UK-backed funding for projects across eight African countries, including Madagascar, will support solutions such as solar food storage, battery-powered telecoms and cleaner power for hospitals.
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