AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoEthiopia-Nigeria Nutrition Push: Nigeria’s VP Kashim Shettima arrived in Addis Ababa for a three-day Nigeria-Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange, with site visits across Oromia, Mojo and Bishoftu aimed at sharing government-led nutrition delivery models. Hydropower & Water Diplomacy: A new analysis highlights Ethiopia’s hydropower push as a regional energy hub strategy, framing GERD as a turning point in upstream water control amid ongoing Egypt-linked tensions. Agriculture & Food Systems Debate: An Africa food sovereignty perspective warns that “new” commercial models for African adapted crops could repeat old patterns if value chains are driven mainly by large buyers. Policy & Growth Outlook: Ethiopia’s parliamentary opening and national priorities were outlined alongside a World Bank message that Sub-Saharan Africa growth is projected to rise to 4.3% in 2026, with Ethiopia among countries seeing forecast upgrades. Energy Cost Pressure (Regional): Kenya’s off-peak electricity tariff is credited with billions in savings for firms, underscoring how power pricing shapes industrial output. Capital Markets Reform: Ethiopia’s Capital Market Authority draft proposes an investor compensation fund for eligible foreign portfolio investors, aiming to boost confidence as the market opens.
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