AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNutrition Push in South Asia: IFAD and GAIN launched “Mainstreaming Nutrition,” a 30-month, $2m grant-backed effort to improve diet quality in Bangladesh (and also Pakistan, Rwanda, Benin) by weaving nutrition into agriculture, markets, and rural programmes. Media Integrity & Local Radio: A MENA community-media conference under Jordan’s communications ministry urged stronger professionalism as AI and social platforms fuel fake news and hate, while drafting alliances for local and community broadcasters. Digital Hate Response: Ethiopia is setting up a national multi-agency platform with IGAD/CEWARN to counter hate speech and disinformation ahead of its June 1 election, with regional observers preparing to assess voting and counting. Gaza Aid Under Fire: The Global Sumud Flotilla says Israel intercepted vessels in international waters and kidnapped four Chilean citizens, as more boats continue toward Gaza. Civil Society Under Pressure (US): The DOJ’s criminal case against the Southern Poverty Law Center continues to ripple through donor-advised funds, with major charities reportedly pausing SPLC donations. Water Crisis Accountability (South Africa): SAHRC hearings spotlight Gauteng’s failing municipal finances and procurement, with audit outcomes worsening and water service disruptions blamed on governance breakdowns.
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