AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMining and Processing: Guinea-Bissau’s transitional president attended Guinea’s Simandou summit, where the host country pledged to expand domestic mineral processing and infrastructure. Regional Rice Investment: ECOWAS launched a $25 billion programme to build resilient rice value chains and target self-sufficiency by 2035; $1.5 billion has been committed so far. Animal Health: ECOWAS has moved its Regional Animal Health Centre to Bissau, strengthening regional disease monitoring and support for food security. Energy Access: A World Bank-backed regional project has connected 490 communities across Guinea-Bissau, Mali and The Gambia, reaching nearly 500,000 people. Rice Farming: Research in northern Guinea-Bissau found birds and bats consumed 87 rice pest species, pointing to their potential role in natural pest control. Farm and Herding Disputes: Local mediators in Bafatá are helping farmers and livestock breeders resolve land-use conflicts before they threaten crops and livelihoods.
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