AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAfrica–Korea Development Push: Egypt’s foreign minister urged deeper South Korea–Africa cooperation at the Korea-Africa Ministerial Meeting, calling for more work on infrastructure, industrialisation, technology transfer, energy, and food and water security, plus reforms to the global financial system for concessional funding. Congo Basin Climate Financing: Donors met in Brazzaville to mobilize $5.32B for the Blue Fund for the Congo Basin, targeting 63 projects across member states including São Tomé and Príncipe, with plans spanning ecosystem management, coastal protection, water and sanitation, research, and health risk prevention. Agri Innovation for Small Islands: The FAO-backed Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is open for innovators tackling agrifood problems in Small Island Developing States; São Tomé and Príncipe is among the eligible SIDS, with finalists set to pitch in Hangzhou after workshops and investor matchmaking. Women’s Health & Education Funding: Merck Foundation launched Ghana’s “Educating Linda” with the First Lady and Lordina Foundation, funding scholarships for underprivileged girls and aiming to reduce infertility stigma while building healthcare capacity. Architecture & Research Spotlight: The Pan-African Biennale announced participants for its Nairobi edition (Sept 7–11, 2026), focusing on African spatial practices and resilience, and rotating the event across African cities.
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