AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorker Protections: A Philippine lawmaker has proposed health insurance for informal workers, including drivers, delivery riders and street vendors, who often lack a safety net during medical emergencies. Music and Race: A UK report says Black-led music events face disproportionate licensing restrictions, with Afrobeats, hip-hop and dancehall more often branded high-risk; it says 46% of venues facing police involvement closed entirely. Health Policy: Pakistan’s Senate health committee is drafting legislation on formula milk amid concerns about maternal health and whether restricting its use could cause harm. Conflict: A Houthi missile strike on a health center in Yemen killed 20, according to reports. Clean Technology: In Ghana, former vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia says Japanese technology that removes mercury from polluted soil and water could help tackle illegal mining damage. Belgian solar startup Noak, meanwhile, raised $5.6 million to develop and scale tandem solar cells.
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