AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClean Mobility Investment: Spiro, Africa’s electric two-wheeler and battery-swapping platform, secured US$215M in equity to scale its swapping network, manufacturing footprint and next-gen EV infrastructure across markets including Togo, as investors back infrastructure-led energy transition. Climate Resilience Funding: The GEF approved new adaptation funding for vulnerable countries, with Togo among beneficiaries receiving over US$67M to strengthen resilience through projects under LDCF and SCCF. Regional Mining & Power: WAMPEX 2026 in Accra confirmed ministers from Nigeria, Mali and Ghana, spotlighting policy and investment priorities for West Africa’s mining and power sector. Digital Public Infrastructure: A global push for Digital Public Infrastructure highlights how platforms like Aadhaar and UPI are being shared with Africa to modernize government services and payments. AI & Work: The UN’s ILO says AI gains must benefit workers fairly via better wages, labour protections and skills support. Offshore Wind Contract: DEME’s Japan Offshore Marine won a contract to install 21 offshore wind turbines in Japan, using 15MW-class units. Wildlife Crime: Reports detail international trafficking networks smuggling endangered golden lion tamarins, with seizures including in Togo.
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