AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSkills for resilience: Young Seychellois trainees completed a five-day gabion construction course to boost watershed restoration, erosion control and climate resilience, backed by the Baie Lazare Watershed Committee, GAEA Seychelles and the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund. Local governance & environment: The training also ties into Seychelles’ Golden Jubilee activities, with support from the Department of Agriculture and the Risk and Disaster Management Division. Aviation & trade readiness: A regional ICAO workshop on Aircraft Classification Rating/Pavement Classification Rating (ACR/PCR) brought together Seychelles and other African states to align runway and apron standards for safer, more efficient air connectivity. Energy shock watch: UNCTAD warned that rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz could add about US$20.4bn to annual oil import bills for vulnerable economies, including many SIDS—an issue that matters for Seychelles’ import-dependent costs. Industry & skills spotlight: Seychelles Tourism Academy marked the Day of Slavic Writing and Culture with Russian-language performances, highlighting demand for language skills in the service sector. Global business signals: Seychelles’ presence also shows up in international defence and trade discussions, including meetings tied to agriculture and blue economy cooperation.
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