AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGoogle Play Indie Games Fund: Google Play launched its first Indie Games Fund for Africa, putting Sh129m ($1m) into equity-free support for independent studios across 32 African countries, including mentorship and technical help to scale games and boost global discoverability. Digital Education in Mauritania: MBRGI and The Digital School unveiled a three-year push to support 500,000+ learners in Mauritania and five other African countries, with plans for digital learning spaces, teacher capacity building, and job-ready skills. Power Sector Tech Deal (Mauritania): Acwa signed PPP and Power Purchase Agreement deals for the N’diago 230 MW gas-fired combined-cycle plant, aiming to use Mauritania’s domestic gas to strengthen grid reliability. Payments Interoperability: Central banks and infrastructure providers across Africa agreed interoperable payment systems are key for cross-border trade, highlighting standards like ISO 20022 and regional networks, including PAPSS. Energy Cooperation & Cybersecurity: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas, renewables, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Water Governance (GWO): The Global Water Organization reviewed its governance framework and four-year strategy with founding member states, focusing on research, data, policy, and financing.
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