AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Education Expansion: MBRGI and The Digital School announced a three-year push to support 500,000+ learners across Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and Angola, combining digital learning spaces, teacher training, school support and job-ready skills. Energy & Power Tech: ACWA signed a PPP and Power Purchase Agreement for the N’Diago 230 MW gas-fired combined-cycle plant in Mauritania, aiming to use domestic gas to strengthen grid reliability and enable private investment in the power sector. Payments for Trade: Central banks and infrastructure providers across Africa agreed that interoperable payment systems—including ISO 20022 messaging and modern settlement networks—are key to boosting cross-border trade and inclusion, with PAPSS highlighted for local-currency settlement. Local Tech Jobs & Creativity: Google Play launched an Indie Games Fund for Africa with $1m (Sh129m) in equity-free support for independent studios across 32 countries, including Kenya, offering funding plus technical mentorship to scale games globally. Water Sector Governance: The Global Water Organization convened founding member states in Jeddah to review progress on governance and a four-year strategy centered on research, data, policy and financing.
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