AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Cities: Mauritania’s 10th International Conference on Energy and Future Cities opened in Nouakchott, bringing together 70+ experts to discuss clean energy for urban life and a cleaner environment. Agro-pastoral Resilience: The AfDB signed an agreement in Nouakchott to finance feasibility studies for the “Dhar” zone “Awkar” project in Hodh Chargui, aiming to strengthen livestock and agro-pastoral resources with environmental and social safeguards. Food & Farming Finance: The Economy and Sustainable Development Minister met IFAD’s West and Central Africa director to speed up agricultural projects and improve both environmental and economic sustainability. Tax & Macroeconomic Support: An IMF mission met Mauritania’s economy ministry on analysis and support for tax policy, focusing on strengthening cooperation. Clean Energy Research: The same conference track highlights clean energies as future city solutions, linking research to practical urban needs. Climate & Water Risk (Regional): A wider regional piece warns that climate change is making water less predictable, complicating hydropower and electricity planning across Central Asia. International Cooperation: Mauritania also advanced ties with China, including talks on a Nouakchott sanitation project and broader development cooperation.
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