AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRice and Pest Control: DNA analysis of bird and bat droppings from rice fields in northern Guinea-Bissau identified 87 rice pests among their prey, highlighting the role of wildlife in protecting crops. Regional Cooperation: Guinea-Bissau joined the CEN-SAD executive council meeting in Tripoli, where leaders called for practical steps to expand regional trade and develop transport, energy and food-security initiatives. Rural Electricity: A World Bank-funded ECOWAS project has brought electricity to 490 localities and nearly 500,000 people across Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia and Mali. Its final steering committee is planning for lasting service as the project closes on December 31. Agriculture and Livelihoods: In eastern Guinea-Bissau, local mediators are helping farmers and herders resolve disputes over damaged crops, livestock and shared land before conflicts threaten livelihoods.
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