AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Development Gap: A UNGA81 roundtable in New York highlighted that while AI drew $258.7bn in venture funding in 2025, less than 1% targets social impact—raising fears the Global South becomes only a consumer market. Food Security: UK farmers’ group NFU warns self-sufficiency in 10 of 11 staples has fallen, citing drought, disease, and underinvestment. Housing Crisis: In Madrid, tens of thousands camped in Puerta del Sol after the eviction of an 87-year-old, pushing for tenant protections and limits on evictions without alternative housing. Trade & Tariffs: The US-Canada trade war is hitting protein supplies as Canada’s 50% whey tariffs and US bans loom. Investment & Growth: India’s Uttar Pradesh is pitching itself as a global investment hub, with UP International Trade Show deals topping Rs 3,000 crore and export targets rising to Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030. Energy & Inflation Risk: Analysts warn the Iran-linked energy shock could keep oil prices elevated, feeding broader inflation pressures.
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