AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoad & Logistics: China Railway 18th Bureau completed the first phase of National Road No. 12 in Anosy (about 45 km, five bridges), aiming to ease long-standing transport bottlenecks in southeastern Madagascar. Mining & Industry Recovery: Ambatovy resumed nickel and cobalt production after Cyclone Gezani, restarting its sulfuric acid plant and HPAL circuits with a push toward stable run rates by end-June. Agribusiness & Trade: Russia resumed wheat shipments to Madagascar, sending over 30,000 tonnes worth more than $7m in the first five months of 2026. Energy Access: Women solar technicians, trained through Barefoot College with WWF support, are expanding rural electricity access—reported as reaching 165 of 210 households in one village. Renewables Concept: A “Baobab Waterfall” deep-ocean power concept proposes renewable electricity generation off Madagascar using a baobab-inspired floating structure. Food Prices Watch: S&P Global warns emerging markets may see inflation shift from fuel to food as fertiliser and transport costs rise. Vanilla Market: The global vanilla outlook remains fragile amid oversupply, with Madagascar still facing severe hardship despite recent tax and tariff changes.
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