AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoBiodiversity Finance: Gabon has launched “Gabon Infini,” a Project Finance for Permanence plan to mobilize up to US$200 million over a decade for community and conservation investments, aiming to advance its 30x30x30 goal to protect 30% of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems by 2030. Congo Basin & Water Security: Former Gabon environment minister Lee White warns that losing the Congo Basin could destabilize Africa’s water cycle and trigger water wars, stressing the forest’s role in sustaining rainfall across the continent. AfCFTA Trade Push: Gabon is validating an updated AfCFTA national strategy with UN ECA support, focusing on easing market access for SMEs and young entrepreneurs to expand intra-African trade. Regional SME Support: Cameroon and the EU plan deeper cooperation on financing, digitalization and value chains for SMEs, including a regional digital business boost that also covers Gabon. Aviation Costs & Connectivity: IATA says Africa’s aviation growth is blocked by high operating costs, weak infrastructure and regulatory failures, urging governments to treat aviation as an engine of development, not just revenue. Mining & Rainforest Debate: A former Gabon environment minister argues that critical-mineral mining in the Congo could protect rainforest by creating jobs and giving countries more control over resource value.
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