AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUrban Resilience Funding: The World Bank approved US$225M for PRODUIRE2 to cut flood risk, upgrade drainage and waste systems, and rebuild resilient housing and health facilities in Greater Antananarivo and Greater Toamasina after cyclones Fytia and Gezani. Women’s Health Under Climate Stress: CARE warns “super El Niño” will hit women hardest, calling it a women’s health crisis as drought and extreme weather strain caregiving and access to care. Food Security Pressure: UN agencies (FAO/WFP) appealed for $200M+ to protect 8.8M people in high-risk countries including Madagascar with cash support, climate-resilient seeds, livestock protection, and flood-control measures. Digital ID for Health Access: Madagascar says it has enrolled 3.25M+ people for digital ID via last-mile civil registration under PRODIGY, aiming to strengthen rights and service access. Anti-Corruption Push: Rights groups accuse African governments of shielding corrupt elites and demand stronger enforcement to end impunity. Wildlife & Ecosystem Health: Reports highlight mouthbrooding cichlid fish behavior and, separately, illegal fishing’s role in sea cucumber declines—both tied to broader ecosystem health.
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