AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGlobal Finance: The IMF warns that rising debt, higher interest rates and mounting spending demands are squeezing governments; global public debt is projected to exceed 100% of GDP before 2030. Development Funding: With aid falling and debt costs rising, the World Bank says public finance, private investment, philanthropy and technology must work together to meet development needs. It also points to a growing jobs gap: 1.2 billion young people may enter the workforce in 10 to 15 years, with only 400 million jobs in sight. Shipping Security: A new warning says Yemen’s conflict threatens Gulf security and key international trade routes, with risks heightened around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and southern Red Sea. Food Security: Chinese hybrid rice has spread across 90,000 hectares in Madagascar, where reported yields are two to three times those of traditional varieties, supporting farmers’ harvests and livelihoods. Digital Security: Ukraine is urging Europe to develop alternatives to Starlink after restrictions on its military use raised concerns about the country’s ability to defend itself.
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