AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMauritius Energy & Utilities: Mauritius has launched a tender for 220 MW of solar, with battery energy storage to be added across 10 MW and 40 MW project lots, using a new World Bank/International Solar Alliance “e-Marketplace” aimed at making small-island renewable bids more visible and bankable. Climate Finance & Governance: A new report warns Mauritius needs stronger management of climate funding, citing gaps in how external adaptation money is planned, coordinated and used—at a time when the island faces rising flood and cyclone damage. Trade & Finance: Mauritius Commercial Bank says it will commit US$1 billion to expand trade finance across Africa, including letters of credit and guarantees, to help businesses access capital and strengthen regional value chains under AfCFTA. FDI Signals for the Region: India’s FY26 data shows FDI equity inflows up 18% to US$58.84b, with Mauritius listed among major sources—useful context for Mauritius-linked investment flows. Energy Risk for Small States: UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions could add US$20.4b annually to oil import bills for vulnerable economies, including small island states—highlighting the cost pressure Mauritius could face.
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