AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGreen Legacy Initiative: Ethiopia is hours away from planting 800 million seedlings nationwide under the Green Legacy Initiative, with leaders saying the drive is boosting environmental restoration, water security and agricultural productivity while strengthening Ethiopia’s global climate reputation. Water & Ecosystems: The Water and Energy Minister says GLI is improving watershed health and helping springs and streams recover, with impacts verified through satellite data and basin studies, and calls for internationally recognized Payment for Ecosystem Services. Tigray Conflict Watch: Fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigray rebels near the Sudan border in western Tigray has de-escalated after heavy artillery and drone clashes, but both sides trade accusations and warn of renewed war. U.S. Visa Bond Policy: The United States is making its visa bond programme permanent for travellers from 50 countries, including Ethiopia, with deposits up to $20,000 for B1/B2 visas starting Aug 3. BRICS Statistics Track: India will host BRICS Heads of National Statistical Offices in Lucknow Aug 3–4, with Ethiopia among participants focused on data quality and innovation. Connected Banking Summit: Ethiopia is hosting the 29th Connected Banking Summit on digital financial systems and banking modernisation, as regulators and banks discuss faster, safer payments and inclusion.
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