AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing Finance & Inclusion: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed oversaw an Ethiopia–IFC framework to create a 100 billion birr Mortgage Refinance Company, backed by at least 200 million USD from the IFC, aiming to ease liquidity gaps and expand affordable mortgage access. Digital Safety for Youth: UNICEF warns that 1 in 5 youths aged 12–17 faced online sexual abuse in the past year, as governments and platforms face renewed pressure to protect children online. Climate Funding Gap for Women: A climate expert says women-led social and environmental businesses receive under 2% of private climate finance, calling for more funding to women who drive adaptation and protect ecosystems. Ethiopian Energy Exports: Ethiopia earned 475.7 million USD from electricity exports, up 25%, as generation capacity topped 9,000 MW and hydropower supplied 97% of output. Culture & Advocacy: Ethiopia’s #ትሰማ (“Let Her Be Heard”) campaign is pushing for stronger, accountable justice for violence against women and girls, arguing public outrage must lead to real institutional action. Tourism Spotlight: Anbessa Travel won Ethiopia’s Leading Destination Management Company 2026 at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala in Zanzibar.
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