AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Skills & Inclusion: Akacenter and the Martínez Abolafio Foundation signed a deal to boost training in Equatorial Guinea, with books, computer equipment, and access to Akacenter’s online platform for languages, computer science, first aid, socio-health care, and digital skills. Data Governance: Data Protection Commission boss Dr Arnold Kavaarpuo urged African regulators to coordinate more closely to rein in the growing power of big tech and AI—moving beyond privacy checks to questions of control and economic value. Energy Security Push: Ahead of African Energy Week (Oct 12–16) in Cape Town, energy leaders are calling for deals that turn oil and gas potential into investment, production, and infrastructure to tackle energy poverty. Agriculture Policy Accountability: Women farmers’ groups in Nigeria demanded stronger budget accountability and real delivery of agricultural services, citing low agriculture funding and weak implementation. Environment & Climate: A new Nature Communications study using high-resolution satellite maps reports Central African forests are losing more woody carbon than they gain. Education & Learning Tools: Chess is being promoted as an education and development skill at the FIDE Chess World Olympiad, with Equatorial Guinea’s women’s team taking part.
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