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    • The first stage of implementation of the Regional West Africa Rice Development project will involve Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, ECOWAS and AfricaRice. Tens of thousands of rice farmers will benefit from access to seeds, fertilizers and plant protection products
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The African Development Fund releases initial support of $99 million to finance the development of rice cultivation value chains in West Africa

The project will help to increase production and the productivity of rice cultivation, as well as improving income generation for farmers, particularly women and young people

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved initial funding of $99.16 million to develop regional rice cultivation value chains as part of the Regional West Africa Rice Development project.   The aim of the project is to increase food security and sovereignty in West Africa by encouraging…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Launches In-Country Capacity-Building Workshop for Educators and School Teacher to Mainstream Disaster Risk Reduction into School Curriculum in Guinea-Bissau

Held at Dunia Hotel in Bissau from November 13 to 15, 2024, the workshop seeks to empower educators with the knowledge and skills needed to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters on communities and schools

ECOWAS has launched a three-day “In-Country Capacity Building Workshop for School Teachers and Educators” aimed at mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) into Guinea-Bissau’s school curriculum. Held at Dunia Hotel in Bissau from November 13 to 15, 2024, the workshop seeks to empower educators with the knowledge and skills needed to…

The World Bank Group
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Climate Resilience in Guinea-Bissau Hinges on Stability, Governance and Business Climate

A community-based strategy can unlock long-term benefits and reduce climate risks

Strengthened institutional and financial systems are crucial for fostering climate resilience and sustainable development in Guinea-Bissau, according to the newly launched Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR). Despite having the highest natural capital per capita in West Africa, Guinea-Bissau faces significant development challenges, namely high poverty rates, political instability, and…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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A Delegation from the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission Conducts Operational Visit to Guinea-Bissau

The aim of this operational visit is to ensure that the mandate of the Guinea-Bissau Stabilisation Support Mission is being implemented without fail, particularly in terms of its operational aspects

A delegation from the ECOWAS Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security has been in Guinea-Bissau since Monday 28 October 2024 as part of an operational visit. The delegation is led by the Chief of Staff of the ECOWAS Standby Force, General Mactar DIOP, and includes the Head of…

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S&P Global Commodity Insights to Provide Crucial Market Analysis at MSGBC 2024 Conference

S&P Global Commodity Insight’s participation at MSGBC 2024 is poised to showcase how the region can leverage its burgeoning hydrocarbons industry to become a global exploration and production hub

Financial information and market analytics provider S&P Global Commodity Insights Associate Director for Upstream Energy Eric Schmid will participate as a speaker at this year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024 conference in Dakar in December. As investors seek to make informed decisions around the future of the oil, gas…

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Guinea-Bissau Endorses the Proliferation Security Initiative

Guinea-Bissau is the eighth country to endorse the PSI at or following the PSI African Political Meeting and Outreach Event, bringing the total number of African endorsers to 14

The Republic of Guinea-Bissau has conveyed to Morocco its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) following its attendance at the PSI African Political Meeting and Outreach Event, co-hosted by Morocco and the United States January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. The United States welcomes Guinea-Bissau’s endorsement and participation in the…

World Food Programme (WFP)
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Korean rice donation boosts World Food Programme (WFP) school meals and refugee response in Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Sierra Leone

Across the three countries, school meals represent a critical safety net for vulnerable families and provide a significant incentive for parents to keep their children in school

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a food aid contribution of 11,520 MT of rice from the Republic of Korea to meet the emergency food and nutrition needs of 81,600 Malian refugees and 287,000 school children across Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Sierra Leone. This contribution is particularly crucial…

Orange Middle East and Africa
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Orange Digital Center inaugurated in Guinea Bissau to train young people in digital skills, boost their employability and encourage innovative entrepreneurship

This initiative responds to the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, targeting 6 sustainable development goals

Orange (https://www.Orange.com/en) is proud to inaugurate today the Orange Digital Center (ODC) Guinea-Bissau, an ecosystem dedicated to the development of digital skills to promote innovation, strengthen the employability of young people and support local entrepreneurship. The ceremony is taking place in the presence of high-level political authorities, including the Minister…

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Guinea Bissau on Sixth Review of Extended Credit Facility Arrangement

The initial arrangement was approved by the IMF Executive Board for a total amount of SDR 28.4 million (about US$ 37.3 million)

The IMF and Guinea Bissau have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies that could support the sixth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). Once the review is approved by IMF Management and completed by the IMF Executive Board, Guinea Bissau will have access to about US$ 7.2 million; The…

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    • Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) High-Level Mission to Guinea to discuss the development of the Amilcar Cabral Submarine Information Technology (IT) Cable project
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) High-Level Mission to Guinea to discuss the development of the Amilcar Cabral Submarine Information Technology (IT) Cable project

The objectives of the project are to enhance international telecommunications capacity, improve access to digital services and provide essential redundancy to guarantee broadband internet resilience

The Amilcar Cabral IT cable project aims to connect Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Sierra Leone through a submarine cable network. The objectives of the project are to enhance international telecommunications capacity, improve access to digital services and provide essential redundancy to guarantee broadband internet resilience. Within…