AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOcean Transparency: Global Fishing Watch says new partnerships and the Mombasa Declaration are pushing governments—including a Madagascar government partnership—to publicly share vessel tracking data and improve fisheries accountability. Higher Education & Tech Skills: Madagascar’s education minister met Samara Polytech leadership to expand engineering cooperation in energy, ecology and water supply, with a focus on new technological development projects. Broadband Competition: Ookla data claims Starlink is now faster than most terrestrial broadband providers across Sub-Saharan Africa, with Madagascar noted as the only market where domestic providers beat Starlink on median download speeds. Biodiversity Tech: Kew’s State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2026 report highlights how AI and digitising herbarium specimens are speeding plant identification and conservation, including work unlocking Madagascar’s biodiversity via digitised specimens. Climate on Kids: UNICEF warns nearly every child faces at least one major climate hazard, with drought and extreme heat affecting billions and overlapping risks raising health and education disruptions. Telecom Investment: AXIAN Telecom secured a €170M EBRD loan to expand 4G/5G and fibre in Senegal and Kenya, aiming to boost digital infrastructure and connectivity.
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