AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Justice: African civil society groups at COP31 are demanding a just, equitable transition, while negotiators face pressure to turn climate pledges into action. Civil Society Funding: Armenia’s lawmakers have approved proposed tax changes that would let people direct part of their income tax to political parties, public organizations and media outlets, creating a new funding channel from 2027. Election Safeguards: Fiji’s justice minister says centralized vote counting is optional, responding to civil society concerns about possible manipulation; the Electoral Commission will decide where ballots are counted. Nigeria’s Democracy: Civil society leaders urged reforms to electoral institutions and stronger accountability ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that public frustration could erode participation. Separately, election and media groups called for stronger action against AI-generated disinformation. Ogoni Cleanup: HYPREP is seeking CSO partnerships to educate communities on sustainable fishing and preventing renewed pollution as environmental restoration continues.
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