AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLegal Accountability for Civil Society: Greenpeace has petitioned a Dutch court to force JBS to disclose details tied to its US$2.5bn expansion, including plans for Nigeria—setting up a major test of corporate “duty of care” and transparency through litigation. Development Finance & NGO Coordination: Liberia’s Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan urged UN and development partners to publish clear funding commitments and align them with the ARREST Agenda, stressing measurable impact over pledged amounts. Youth Participation: Liberia’s President’s Youth Advisory Council will host a Buchanan town hall for 1,000+ young people to directly shape policy ahead of Independence Day. Extractives Transparency: Liberia earned an EITI “very good” score (80/100), with praise for public access and digital tools, while urging stronger beneficial ownership and community benefit reporting. Regional Human Rights Governance: Renewed calls are growing to review the African Union’s constitution so it can sanction member states over xenophobic attacks and discrimination, not just issue statements. Climate Resilience Planning: Malta’s hotels and restaurants association wants a national climate resilience and energy security plan after heat-related power disruptions. Digital Inclusion in Elections: Kenya reports mixed progress for Persons with Disabilities in political participation, despite expanded voter registration and accessibility measures. Civil Society Under Pressure: Amnesty International urged Nigeria to drop politically motivated charges against Omoyele Sowore, warning of misuse of the criminal justice system to silence dissent.
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