AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConstitutional Overhaul: Guinea-Bissau voters backed a referendum expanding presidential powers and shrinking parliament, with 70% in favour and a boycott urged by the opposition ahead of December elections. The changes would let the president appoint and dismiss the prime minister and dissolve parliament, while cutting lawmakers from 102 to 65—moves critics say concentrate authority and weaken checks. Agribusiness & Jobs: A World Bank-backed look at Guinea-Bissau’s farm economy says agriculture drives 30–50% of GDP and supports 85% of people, but productivity and market access lag; targeted agro and logistics investments could unlock nearly US$30m a year in rice and cashew gains. Power Sector Integration: West Africa’s electricity network is expanding with 4,000+ km of transmission lines linking 15 countries, helping cross-border power trade and improving access for millions, including in Guinea-Bissau’s region. Diplomacy for Trade: Serbia and Guinea-Bissau agreed to deepen economic cooperation alongside political ties, aiming for more concrete business links. Education Infrastructure: A Sh209m Sigalagala National Polytechnic tuition block remains stalled at 48% completion, as the contractor seeks to exit over rising material costs and contract variations. Digital Skills Push: Google expanded its free Google AI Plus offer to students in Guinea-Bissau and other Francophone West African countries, adding Gemini tools and cloud storage for a year.
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