AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: 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 high-voltage transmission lines linking 15 countries, and is preparing a regional electricity market to cut costs and improve reliability. Regional Trade & Jobs: The same programme reports stronger utility finances, about 52,000 jobs created, and rising cross-border power trade as grids become more connected across the West African Power Pool. Food Security: WFP warns Guinea-Bissau’s lean season is set to worsen hunger and malnutrition as funding shortfalls force cuts, including fewer school meals (283,400 down to about 152,000) and suspension of specialized nutrition for children under two. Agribusiness & Imports: The AfDB urges West Africa to move from rice plans to action, warning a $3.5 billion annual import bill drains foreign reserves, while backing the REWARD programme with early funding that includes projects in Guinea-Bissau. Climate Finance: The GEF says Guinea-Bissau and other vulnerable states will receive over $67 million in new resilience funding to strengthen food and water security and protect ecosystems.
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