AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAgriculture Accountability: Smallholder women farmers in Nigeria are pushing for stronger accountability in agricultural budget spending, saying only 8.46% of approved state budgets went to agriculture (2021–2025) and nearly half of capital spending wasn’t implemented—urging funds to translate into services and infrastructure that reach farmers. Data Governance & AI: Africa’s Data Protection Commission chief calls for connected regulators to rein in the growing power of big tech and AI, arguing governance must go beyond privacy to who controls data and captures its economic value. Energy Security & Deals: Ahead of African Energy Week (Oct. 12–16, Cape Town), energy leaders stress turning energy ambitions into investment and project execution as Africa tackles energy poverty. Maritime Tech for Security: Nigeria’s Navy says it will use technology and tighter inter-agency cooperation to curb illicit drugs and arms smuggling across the Gulf of Guinea. Climate & Forests: New high-resolution mapping research warns Central African forests are losing more carbon than they gain, challenging the idea they’re reliably buffering climate change.
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