AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEconomic Resilience Funding: The African Development Bank approved a $34m loan for Seychelles’ Economic Resilience and Green Recovery programme, the third phase since 2024, targeting economic governance, a better business environment, and climate resilience, with digital public financial management upgrades like e-invoicing and e-procurement. Seychelles Diplomacy & Oceans: President Dr Patrick Herminie joined AOSIS leaders in New York to push practical action on climate change, ocean governance, sustainable development and international financing, ahead of COP31 and the BBNJ Agreement. Tourism Connectivity Test: State House says Seychelles is applying COVID-era lessons as Middle East aviation disruptions expose route dependence, with about 60% of visitors arriving via Gulf hubs like Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Sports—Local Spotlight: Seychelles Athletics Federation chair Vincent Hoareau outlines priorities for youth appeal, discipline, and anti-doping measures after his 2025 election and renewed confidence at the SAF AGM. Regional Football Friendly: Sri Lanka beat Seychelles 3-0 in the first FIFA international friendly at Stade Linite, with the second match set for Sep 30. Cyber/Finance Spillover: Seychelles-based Bitget remains in the spotlight after a major hack linked to North Korean activity, including reports of stolen funds being routed through privacy tools like Zcash.
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