AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSeychelles in the spotlight: Seychelles’ tourism pipeline got a boost as the Seychelles Tourism Academy marked the Day of Slavic Writing and Culture in Victoria, with students performing Russian songs and skits—an effort linked to growing demand for language skills in the service sector. Regional defence & industry links: India’s PRAGATI 2026 multilateral military exercise wrapped in Meghalaya with 400+ troops from 13 Indian Ocean nations, including Seychelles, training on counter-terrorism and interoperability—while an indigenous defence equipment display showcased drones, counter-drone tech, surveillance, secure communications and AI-enabled systems. Energy cost pressure: UNCTAD warned that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could hit 983 million people in vulnerable economies, with oil-import bills rising sharply and forcing tough trade-offs for small island states. Seychelles economy ranking: Seychelles topped Africa in the 2026 Prosperity Index, scoring 77.4 and ranking 39th globally, driven by tourism-linked living standards plus healthcare, education and environmental performance. Blue economy finance: India’s Sagarmala Finance plans its first “blue bond” to fund maritime and coastal infrastructure, a model that could interest island economies watching sustainable ocean investment.
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