AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCongo Basin Forest Governance: A new “State of the Forests of the Congo Basin 2025” report shifts focus to whether forest protection agreements are actually being implemented, looking at governance systems, not just forest conditions. Regional Research & Security: Academics from Cameroon, Gabon, Chad and the DRC launched a regional network in Yaounde to strengthen research and advocacy against organized crime and armed violence in Central Africa. Agroecology Push: Congo Basin governments adopted the Yaounde Declaration 2026, calling for at least 30% of relevant food-system budgets to go to agroecological approaches to boost food while protecting biodiversity and forests. Digital Payments for Inclusion: BEAC rolled out a CEMAC QR code system to enable interoperable payments across banks and mobile wallets, aiming to raise financial inclusion across the CEMAC bloc. Youth, Diplomacy & Green Economy: Gabon is among the countries in the inaugural African deployment of the Supreme Youth Diplomatic Corps, with a mandate that includes green economy and sustainability. Health & Access: WHO-linked efforts to expand hydroxyurea access for sickle cell patients are gaining momentum, with local production and child-friendly formulations highlighted in parts of West Africa.
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