AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElectricity & regional trade: The World Bank says its West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme has expanded electricity access to over 3 million people, built more than 4,000 km of transmission lines linking 15 countries, and is preparing a regional electricity market to cut costs and improve reliability—good news for businesses in Guinea-Bissau that depend on steadier power. Climate resilience finance: The GEF approved a new LDCF/SCCF work programme for 2030, unlocking over $67m for Guinea-Bissau and other vulnerable states, targeting flood/coastal risks, food and water security, disaster preparedness, and resilient livelihoods. Rice import pressure: AfDB urged West Africa to move from rice plans to delivery, warning a $3.5bn annual import bill drains foreign reserves; it flagged early funding that includes Guinea-Bissau. Workers’ rights watch: A Global Rights Index places Guinea-Bissau on its “Watchlist” for rising violations affecting labour and civil freedoms. Humanitarian support: Qatar Red Crescent’s Eid Al-Adha sacrifice campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries across 14 nations, including Guinea-Bissau. Water safety risk: A new Environmental Performance Index assessment highlights unsafe drinking water as a major public health and development drag, with many of the lowest-ranked countries in Africa.
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