AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBiodiversity Finance: At COP17, Kiribati said turning its conservation commitments into action depends on predictable, accessible grant funding—not loans that add to national debt. Emergency Connectivity: GSMA secured US$1.2 million to help roll out mobile emergency alerts in Kiribati and eight other Pacific countries, strengthening a vital channel for warnings to reach communities quickly. Telecommunications: Vodafone Kiribati’s Starlink reseller deal is set to extend high-speed satellite internet to businesses and communities across the country’s 33 atolls, including areas beyond conventional network reach. Climate Investment: Kiribati is among 14 countries covered by a regional programme combining a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant with about US$809 million in ADB co-financing for resilient infrastructure and essential services. Regional Development: ADB’s new five-year Pacific strategy includes Kiribati, with priorities spanning trade and financial links, private investment, jobs and stronger infrastructure.
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