AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTravel Mobility: India’s passport ranks by the Henley Passport Index at mobility score 56, with visa-free access to 56 destinations—mostly across Asia, Africa and island nations—while major hubs like the US, UK and much of Europe still require visas in advance. Citizenship & Identity: The ranking debate is landing alongside fresh scrutiny after India’s MEA reiterated that a passport is mainly a travel document, not proof of citizenship—fueling political chatter. Pacific Politics & Security: New Caledonia’s vote is still messy, Bougainville lays out a path to independence by 2030, and Fiji sets aside over $50m for elections, referendum and census as the 2026–27 cycle takes shape. Climate & Lived Reality: A Tuvalu-linked climate piece highlights growing Pacific pushback at COP31—demanding sovereignty over climate finance, adaptation priorities and ocean governance, not just recognition of vulnerability. Water Access: A global map shows safe drinking water remains out of reach for over 2 billion people, with stark gaps between wealthy regions and low-income countries. Regional Development: Fiji’s Investment Act 2020 reforms aim to streamline approvals and make investment rules more business-friendly while protecting domestic interests.
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