AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDevelopment Finance Push: Proparco has launched the Africa AgriTrade Coalition with 16 financial institutions to tackle a $50bn+ agricultural trade financing gap, aiming to unlock more credit for value chains. Trade Policy Reality Check: India’s commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal says the country’s FTA use is “not great” despite modern pacts (including with Mauritius), urging better information and capacity so firms actually benefit. Care in Climate Planning: A new focus is emerging ahead of COP31: care services are still missing from National Adaptation Plans and NDCs, even as El Niño risks hit health and schooling hardest. Mauritius-Linked Business Moves: EDB Mauritius and GIPC are set to host a senior business forum in Accra (May 22) to drive cross-border investment. Maritime Cooperation: The North Indian Ocean Hydrographic Commission conference begins in Chattogram, spotlighting safer navigation and the blue economy. Local Governance Watch: Mauritius’ Competition Commission is moving into private clinics with a market inquiry, shifting scrutiny from premises to how pricing and market power work.
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