AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInnovation: Madagascar climbed seven places to 113th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, a gain linked to progress in institutions, skills and business development. Digital Access: GSMA says policy changes could bring mobile internet to 1.13 million more people and add MGA 4.1 trillion to GDP by 2031; priorities include cheaper smartphones, rural coverage and lower mobile-sector taxes. Agriculture: Chinese hybrid rice now covers about 90,000 hectares in Madagascar, yielding an average 7.5 tonnes per hectare—two to three times traditional varieties, according to Xinhua. Food Security: A hunger crisis is deepening, with 3.7 million people facing food insecurity. Public Health: Madagascar has confirmed four plague cases, according to reports this week.
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