AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCyborg Rescue Tech: NTU Singapore and Waseda University say they’ve built a 3D-printed “diving suit” that lets remotely piloted Madagascar hissing cockroaches breathe underwater for up to three hours, aiming to help search-and-rescue teams reach flooded rubble and low-oxygen spaces. Clean Water Accountability: A World Bank “Water Forward” review flags that $3bn in active drinking-water projects rarely test for lead in water or plumbing, raising concerns for contamination risk in low- and middle-income countries. Renewables Finance: IFC backed CrossBoundary Access with a $10m equity investment to scale mini-grids and battery-as-a-service, including projects in Nigeria and Madagascar. Agri-Policy Push: DialogueNEXT in Africa convened leaders in Nairobi, with Madagascar’s livestock minister among senior officials, to tackle regulatory barriers, smallholder productivity, and resilient food systems. Electricity Access Gap: Mission 300 progress reporting highlights Africa’s electrification momentum—yet notes major lag in countries with no new connections under World Bank-supported efforts. El Niño Planning for Food Security: UN agencies’ anticipatory action appeal targets countries including Madagascar, warning that strong El Niño could disrupt crops and livelihoods and requires early funding to act.
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