AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDrought Response in North Gondar: Simien Mountains National Park officials are preparing to cut and supply fresh grass as drought hits 115,000 households and dries up 8,200 hectares of farmland, with thousands of livestock already dying. Hydropower Funding Gap: Ethiopia’s Koysha Dam needs an extra €500m to finish; GERD is supplying 52% of national electricity, while Koysha is 77% complete and targets full operations in 2029. Waste and Water Pollution Risk: A new risk assessment flags Addis Ababa’s Repi open dumpsite as a major threat to rivers and groundwater, with hazards also concentrated for informal waste pickers. Mining Regulation vs Reality: Ethiopia’s online cadaster shows thousands of concessions, but field production remains low due to governance and regulatory constraints, raising concerns about extractives planning. Powering Climate Diplomacy: Ethiopia positions COP32 hosting as a chance to shape global climate talks and advance Africa’s voice in climate governance. AU Budget Boost: Ethiopia nearly doubles its AU contribution, moving into the Tier-One bracket as the bloc faces financing pressure. Red Sea Security: Ethiopia proposes a National Maritime Information Centre to tackle piracy and illegal fishing risks along the Red Sea corridor.
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