AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBlue Economy Investment: Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI) is pushing for more private investment in fisheries, aquaculture, maritime tourism, transport, logistics and energy, ahead of the Fifth International Blue Economy Conference (Sept 7–9). DMI says it’s strengthening maritime education, research and policy support so businesses and investors can spot real opportunities, backed by the 2024 National Blue Economy Policy and an implementation strategy. Climate Negotiations & Fossil Fuels: A COP30-focused report says Arab states, including Comoros, resisted language to end fossil fuels in the final draft, arguing it’s tied to energy security; it also notes uneven support for adaptation in water-scarce and energy-poor countries. Earth Science: A new Science study combines earthquake imaging and volcanic rock chemistry to trace where East Africa’s volcanoes get their deep mantle material. Regional Tech & Industry: Coverage around the SADC summit in Durban highlights plans for industrialisation, removing trade barriers and building a stronger regional market—key themes for innovation and infrastructure. Procurement Professionalisation: Kenya was named the East Africa base for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), aiming to set procurement standards across 13 countries. Happiness & Income: A Remitly analysis ranks Comoros among African countries with a “price of happiness” around $25,772, showing income boosts happiness only up to a point.
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