AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital Education Expansion: MBRGI and The Digital School are rolling out a tech-driven learning push for 500,000+ people over three years in Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and Angola, including digital learning spaces, teacher training, and job-ready skills. Power & Energy Investment: ACWA signed a PPP and Power Purchase Agreement for the N’diago 230 MW gas-fired CCGT plant in Mauritania, aiming to use domestic gas to strengthen grid reliability and attract more private investment. Gaming & Creative Tech: Google Play launched an Indie Games Fund for Africa with Sh129m (about $1m) to support independent studios across 32 countries, offering equity-free funding plus mentorship and technical help. Water & Data for Policy: A new global map highlights which countries are most water-stressed, using UN FAO data—useful context for climate and water planning across the region. Water Governance: The Global Water Organization met in Jeddah to review progress since its 2025 charter and outline a four-year strategy centered on research, data, policy and financing. Regional Payments Tech: African central banks and infrastructure providers agreed interoperable payment systems are key for cross-border trade, with focus on shared standards like ISO 20022 and support for local-currency settlement via PAPSS. Energy Cooperation (Russia–Mauritania): Russia and Mauritania agreed to step up work on energy projects, including oil and gas, power plant engineering, renewables, and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
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