AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWest Africa Power Push: The World Bank says its West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme is boosting supply and cross-border trade, with 4,000+ km of transmission lines built across 15 countries including Guinea-Bissau, and 3 million+ people gaining electricity access since 2019. Rice Import Pressure: The AfDB warns West Africa to move from rice plans to action, citing a $3.5bn annual import bill and backing the REWARD value-chain programme, with early funding approved for Guinea-Bissau among others. Food Security Alarm in Guinea-Bissau: WFP warns hunger and malnutrition are worsening as funding shortfalls cut programmes for the June–August lean season, including reduced school meals and suspended nutrition support for under-fives. Climate Resilience Funding: The GEF approved $67m+ in new adaptation and resilience funding for vulnerable countries, including Guinea-Bissau, targeting flood/coastal risks and food and water security. Energy Project Reality Check (OMVG): A Guinea-Bissau-focused explainer on the OMVG energy project clarifies that transmission/interconnection is operational, while hydropower from the Sambangalou Dam is still pending. Agriculture & Environment Research: A field report from Boé National Park highlights rare chimpanzee “accumulative stone throwing,” adding to Guinea-Bissau biodiversity and conservation interest.
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