AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElectricity & Regional Trade: The World Bank says its West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme is boosting supply and cross-border power trading, with over 4,000 km of transmission lines built across 15 countries (including Guinea-Bissau) and access for more than 3 million people since 2019. Rice Import Pressure: The AfDB urges West Africa to move from rice plans to action, warning a $3.5bn annual import bill drains foreign reserves, and pointing to the $680m REWARD programme with early operations including support for Guinea-Bissau. Climate Resilience Finance: The GEF approved a new LDCF/SCCF work programme for vulnerable countries, adding $67m for projects (including Guinea-Bissau) to cut flood/coastal risks, strengthen food and water security, and improve disaster preparedness. Energy Project Reality Check (OMVG): A commentary on the OMVG energy project notes only the transmission/interconnection parts are operational so far, while the planned hydropower generation depends on the Sambangalou Dam completion. US Deportations (Migration/Business Impact): The US confirmed deportation of 355 people from West Africa, including 1 from Guinea-Bissau, with names and photos released.
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