AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWaste & Environment: President Mnangagwa has appointed Geo Pomona Waste Management CEO Dr Dilesh Nguwaya as Special Advisor on Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability, aiming to speed cleaner-city efforts under a public-private waste framework. Health & AMR: A new study on UTIs across six African countries, including Madagascar, reports high and rising antimicrobial resistance, underlining the need for stronger monitoring and treatment guidance. Blue Economy & Fisheries: Blue Ventures-backed community fishery management in Madagascar is helping coastal octopus stocks recover through temporary closures and local rules, boosting future catches and livelihoods. Climate & Flood Risk: Coverage of Southern Africa’s 2025–2026 flood impacts highlights how repeated heavy rains are overwhelming communities across the region, with Madagascar among the affected. Food & Inputs: WTO analysis links Persian Gulf conflict disruptions to fertilizer shortages and price pressure, a direct risk to farm production and food security. Innovation & Tech: Researchers describe waterproof “diving suit” cockroaches for search-and-rescue in tight, low-oxygen spaces—an idea that could later support disaster response operations relevant to island logistics and emergency planning.
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