AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPhilippines Budget Transparency: The House of Representatives is again coordinating with the Senate to open public access to bicameral budget talks for the P7.2-trillion 2027 spending plan, after critics said civil society groups were shut out with late notices and unclear rules. Ghana Adolescent Pregnancy Data: Ghana Health Service reported 53,415 adolescent pregnancies from January–July 2026, including 1,501 among girls aged 10–14, with officials linking reductions to keeping girls in school. AI Regulation Push: US Sen. John Kennedy plans an “AI kill switch” bill, as lawmakers face rising safety concerns and calls for faster guardrails. LGBTQ+ Rights Crackdown: Amnesty and other groups urged Türkiye to end raids and arrests targeting LGBTQ+ activists, saying the crackdown is escalating across provinces. Nigeria Civic Participation Project: CISLAC launched a four-year People Influence & Action project to strengthen citizen participation and accountability in governance. Urban Climate Resilience: A Lagos climate expert urged planners to treat wetlands and mangroves as core infrastructure, warning that wetland loss worsens flooding and heat risks. Child Labour Enforcement: The ILO called for stronger enforcement of child labour laws in Nigeria, urging action beyond awareness.
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