AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNickel & Energy Recovery: Ambatovy in Toamasina has restarted nickel and cobalt production after Cyclone Gezani, bringing its sulfuric acid plant and HPAL circuits back online and aiming for stable run rates by end of June. Renewables Design: A baobab-inspired floating “waterfall” concept proposes deep-ocean turbines to generate renewable electricity off Madagascar’s coast. Solar Skills & Access: Women solar technicians, trained via Barefoot College with WWF support, are expanding rural electricity access—one village reached 165 of 210 households. AI for Everyday Browsing: Google is rolling out “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Madagascar as part of a wider Africa expansion across dozens of countries. Biodiversity Research: Chester Zoo and Malagasy partners are launching the biggest butterfly survey in Mangabe, building the first official Malagasy butterfly ID guide. Conservation & Livelihoods: New studies highlight how biodiversity value chains (including Madagascar’s forest-based work) could strengthen rural incomes while supporting conservation. Military Tech & Influence: Russia sent another batch of military engineering equipment to Madagascar, including mobile power plants and vehicles, for cyclone recovery and re-equipping. EU Trade Deal: The EU and ESA states including Madagascar concluded an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement focused on services and digitalisation.
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