AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSub-national Tech & Governance: Lagos State topped Nigeria’s 2025 State Performance Index, ranking first overall and leading in internally generated revenue (IGR) per capita and per trade route, while also placing high in internet penetration and digital access—an example of how digital reach and fiscal independence can move public performance. Public Health & Data: A 2026 Data Commons report highlights the highest alcohol consumption countries in Africa, with Uganda leading at 11.30 litres per person annually and other nations following—useful for tracking health risks and targeting harm-reduction policies. Africa–Korea Development Tech: Egypt urged deeper South Korea–Africa cooperation at the Korea-Africa Ministerial Meeting, pushing for infrastructure, industrialisation, technology transfer, energy, and stronger food, water, and energy security, alongside calls to reform the international financial system for concessional funding. Economy & Policy: A separate roundup notes several African countries with relatively low IMF debt, arguing that smaller IMF obligations can free up budget space for healthcare and education during economic stress. Architecture & Research: The Pan-African Biennale announced participants for its inaugural 2026 edition in Nairobi, focused on African spatial practices and research collectives, with a theme of shifting from fragility to resilience.
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