AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConservation & Livelihoods: On Tanzania’s Pemba Island, a sea cucumber ranching venture is trying to turn marine protection into a real business—raising big questions about whether production can scale, profits can be shared fairly with local communities, and whether conservation-and-commerce can truly deliver. Madagascar Culture & Global Reach: Hasnaine Yavarhoussen explains how his support helped make Madagascar’s debut at the Venice Biennale possible, and how his foundation and art initiatives aim to build long-term pathways for Malagasy artists worldwide. Traditional Stewardship: A look at how southwestern Madagascar communities keep dry forests alive through rotational grazing, seasonal harvesting, and land-use practices shaped by local rules and taboos. Public Health Watch: Uganda has been cleared of recent polio transmission after assessments found no ongoing spread—though officials stress vaccination and surveillance must continue. Health & Society: A review on Nigeria’s COVID-19 ethnopharmacology highlights widespread herbal use, but also points to limited safety and effectiveness data and the need for stronger research.
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