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The Future of Natural Gas a Key Topic at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023

A panel discussion during the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference this November will spotlight the future of natural gas in the evolving energy landscape, addressing geopolitics, regulation, pricing, and energy storage technologies

The MSGBC region is poised to become a global gas hub owing to its substantial proven resources, million-ton-projects and strategic location. With a major Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project coming online in 2024 and new exploration campaigns kicking off, the region’s premier energy, the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023…

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Reach Staff-Level Agreement on Third Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement with Guinea Bissau

The initial arrangement was approved for a total amount of SDR 28.4 million (about US$ 37.9 million) on January 30, 2023

IMF staff and the Guinea Bissau authorities have reached a staff-level agreement that could support the third review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) supported program, subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board. Upon completion of the review, Guinea Bissau will have access to an additional SDR [6.16] million…

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Exploring West Africa's Energy Potential: Country Sessions to Take Center Stage at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 will shine a spotlight on the region’s energy potential, featuring country-specific sessions on the evolving energy landscapes of Guinea, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania

The MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 Conference & Exhibition is set to showcase the untapped energy potential of West Africa. Taking place in Nouakchott on November 21-22, the event features several country-specific sessions providing unique insights into the challenges and opportunities within each nation’s energy development agenda. Rich in…

United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
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United Arab Emirates leaders congratulate President of Guinea-Bissau on Independence Day

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Embalo and to the country's Prime Minister, Geraldo Martins, on the occasion

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Umaro Cissoko Embalo of Guinea-Bissau on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour…

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Argentina widen the gap while Guinea-Bissau and Aruba make headway

Following their 1-0 triumph over Ecuador and a 3-0 away success against Bolivia in their opening CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, Argentina (1st) tighten their grip at the summit of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

Total of 159 international matches played in September; Qatar 2022™ winners Argentina make perfect start to FIFA (www.FIFA.com) World Cup 2026™ qualifying campaign; Albania, Guinea-Bissau and Aruba make significant strides. Following their 1-0 triumph over Ecuador and a 3-0 away success against Bolivia in their opening CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers,…

The World Bank Group
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Health, Pensions, and Electricity Sectors are Key to Fiscal Consolidation in Guinea-Bissau

A quarter of the population live below the international poverty line of US$2.15 a day, making it one of the poorest countries in the world

Strengthening the pension system, improving health sector outcomes, and enhancing the performance of the electricity sector are key to consolidating fiscal space in Guinea-Bissau and accelerating development. These are some of highlights of the Public Expenditure Review (PER), a new report launched by the World Bank. With a small population of…

United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)
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Special Representative Simão calls on Bissau-Guineans to work together for the Stability and Development of their country

He called on Bissau-Guinean actors remain committed to reinforcing political dialogue and to work together towards stability and development of Guinea-Bissau

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded a two-day visit to Guinea-Bissau. The objective of this visit was to strengthen the commitment of UNOWAS to better support Guinea-Bissau in its efforts to consolidate…

United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
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Blue Peace Financing Initiative: Validation of Gambia River Basin Development Organization’s (OMVG) Integrated Development Master Plan (IDMP)

UNCDF, together with the SDC and the OMVG have seized the unique opportunity offered by the 9th World Water Forum to officially launch the Blue Peace Financing Initiative

The Gambia River Basin Development Organization (OMVG) adopts an Integrated Development Master Plan (IDMP). This defines the strategic orientations and development priorities of the four (4) member countries (Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, and Senegal) for the next twenty years. The validation of this Master Plan is an unprecedented moment in…

FAO Regional Office for Africa
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In Guinea-Bissau, Cash for Work helps farmers get back on their feet

PUSA-GB has supported 3,000 of the most vulnerable farmers through unconditional direct cash transfers of 85,000 CFA francs per family to cover the most urgent basic needs

The sun is beating down at high noon. A team of men sings to motivate themselves, their bodies immersed in clay. Manuel is among the two dozen men passing thick clay the size of footballs, from one to the other, with the last person slapping it in place along the…