AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBiohybrid Rescue Tech: Singapore researchers built tiny waterproof “diving suits” for cyborg Madagascar hissing cockroaches, letting them survive underwater for up to three hours and move in low-oxygen, CO2-filled conditions—an approach aimed at disaster zones and even future Mars exploration. Digital Identity in Madagascar: Madagascar is closing the digital ID inclusion gap through last-mile civil registration under the PRODIGY project, with over 3.25 million people enrolled using mobile, community-driven registration. Climate Risk for Africa: FAO and WFP launched an appeal for $200M+ to protect 8.8 million people across 22 African countries from the return of El Niño, including support like climate-resilient seeds, cash transfers, and flood-control measures. Energy Access Expansion: WeLight plans a $650M expansion of solar mini-grids, including scaling in Madagascar, to grow connections and reach more communities with major power-access deficits. Space Supply Chain Watch: A new visualization highlights who dominates key “space race” materials—showing, for example, Madagascar’s role in graphite production.
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