AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Education in Mauritania: MBRGI and The Digital School launched a sustainable digital learning initiative for 500,000+ people across Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and Angola, with plans to support schools, equip digital learning spaces, train teachers and prepare youth for the job market. Power Sector Upgrade: Acwa signed a PPP and power purchase agreement for the N’Diago 230 MW combined-cycle gas plant in Mauritania, positioning it as the country’s first large-scale gas-fired IPP and aiming to strengthen grid reliability using domestic gas. Cross-Border Payments Push: Central banks and payment providers meeting in Romania backed interoperable payment systems to cut costs and boost intra-African trade, highlighting standards like ISO 20022 and tools such as PAPSS, with Mauritania among participants. Energy Cooperation & Cybersecurity: Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas, power plant engineering and renewables, and discussed cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Water Governance Momentum: The Global Water Organization held a progress review in Jeddah with Mauritania among founding members, focusing on governance, a four-year strategy spanning research and innovation, data, policy and financing, ahead of its first General Assembly. Tech Funding for Creators: Google unveiled a Ksh129.5 million indie games fund for African studios, offering equity-free support, mentorship and technical help for selected developers from eligible countries including Mauritania’s region.
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