AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood and Prices: Madagascar is among 22 countries facing the highest hunger risk, with 3.7 million people acutely food insecure. Drought has cut rice, cassava and maize harvests, pushing up prices and forcing more rice imports—straining the trade balance and foreign-exchange reserves. Digital Economy: GSMA estimates targeted reforms could connect 1.13 million more people to mobile internet and add MGA 4.1 trillion to GDP by 2031. Priorities include cheaper smartphones, rural networks, tax reform and digital services; Orange Madagascar has also partnered with the vocational education ministry to align digital training with employer needs. Agriculture: Chinese-supported hybrid rice has spread across 90,000 hectares, yielding about 7.5 tonnes per hectare—two to three times traditional varieties—offering a boost to domestic food production. Clean Energy: UK-backed funding for projects across eight African countries, including Madagascar, will support power for services such as healthcare, telecoms and small businesses.
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