AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIrrigation Push for Climate Resilience: At the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, officials warned that about 95% of Africa’s arable land relies on rainfall and is exposed to El Niño shocks, urging scaling irrigation since only around 5% of arable land is irrigated. Private Credit Picks Up: Tanzania’s banking sector expanded lending to the private sector, with credit stock rising to nearly 54tri/- and annual growth accelerating to about 31.2%, a sign of stronger demand for business and household financing. Agri-Tech Investment via BRICS Ties: Philippines President Marcos met BRICS leaders in New Delhi as iSON Group pledged $75m for agro-solar, teleconsultation and digital infrastructure, targeting about 2,000 jobs. Skills for Food Systems: A TAGDev 2.0 push is testing whether African agricultural universities can move beyond classrooms to deliver practical, climate-resilient and entrepreneurial skills for youth. Food Access Workarounds: In South Africa, “weigh-and-pay” shops are tackling hunger and malnutrition by letting low-income households buy small, affordable portions of staples. Conservation & Biodiversity: BirdLife and partners launched the Nairobi Flyways Declaration, warning nearly half of migratory bird species are declining and calling for coordinated action across borders. Security & Disruption: Somalia’s South West State warned civilians to avoid areas linked to al-Shabaab and Laftagareen-aligned forces as airstrikes hit Baidoa outskirts, with casualties reported.
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