AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInfrastructure Diplomacy: The US is stepping up coordination on the Luzon Economic Corridor, sending a delegation led by Ambassador Heather Variava to Subic Bay Freeport to align investment and infrastructure priorities for northern and southern Luzon. Energy Transition & Transport Fuels: Germany’s RED III rollout is pushing transport fuel suppliers toward renewable hydrogen, and Provaris Energy says the policy gap is likely to be filled by imports—especially for Nordic supply routes. Road Safety: A Hyderabad-to-Tirupati bus fire in Andhra Pradesh ended with passengers escaping unhurt, though the vehicle was gutted—another reminder that recent bus-fire incidents are still a live risk. Cost Pressure on Mobility: Kenya’s EPRA fuel hike is already feeding into matatu fare increases, with diesel and petrol jumps expected to ripple into freight and food costs. Public Works Reform: South Africa’s Dean Macpherson tabled the 2026/27 Public Works & Infrastructure budget, promising contractor blacklisting, EPWP reform, and action against corruption and “ghost” staffing. Urban Transport Design: London’s cycleway work will proceed after updated guidance on floating bus stops, with accessibility concerns still front and center.
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