AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMauritius Energy Push: Mauritius has announced a tender for 220 MW of solar power, with battery energy storage to be added across multiple 10 MW and 40 MW projects, using a new World Bank–backed “e-Marketplace” model for small island states to list and compare bids. Regional Diplomacy: Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is set to fly to India for talks with S. Jaishankar, following Rabi Lamichhane’s recent Delhi visit, with cooperation on trade, connectivity, energy and people-to-people ties on the agenda. Trade & Finance: Mauritius Commercial Bank says it will commit $1 billion to support trade finance across Africa, aiming to strengthen intra-African trade and regional value chains under AfCFTA goals. US Visa Processing Changes: The US plans to cut visa-processing sites in Africa to 20 hubs, and Port Louis is listed among the retained hubs—meaning some applicants may still face travel and higher costs. Climate Finance Focus: A new report warns Mauritius needs stronger management of climate funding, pointing to gaps in how adaptation money is planned and used.
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