AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Education in Mauritania: Dubai’s Digital School, backed by MBRGI, is rolling out a three-year push to support 500,000+ learners across Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and Angola, with digital learning spaces, teacher training and job-ready skills. Power & Industry Tech: Acwa signed a PPP and Power Purchase Agreement for the N’diago 230 MW gas-fired CCGT plant in Mauritania, positioning it as the country’s first large-scale gas IPP and aiming to feed a more reliable national grid using domestic gas. Water Governance: The Global Water Organization convened founding member states in Jeddah during Saudi Water Week, outlining a four-year plan spanning research, data, policy and financing as it prepares for its first General Assembly. Payments for Trade: Central banks and tech providers across Africa agreed that interoperable payment systems—using standards like ISO 20022 and tools such as PAPSS—are key to boosting cross-border trade and financial inclusion, including discussions with Mauritania. Green Wall Research: China’s Great Green Wall effort has planted 66 billion trees, with studies noting faster growth in managed plantations—useful for near-term carbon uptake, but natural forests remain crucial for long-term resilience.
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