AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy: President Julius Maada Bio inspected the US$417 million Nant power plant in Freetown. The 108.4-megawatt facility is targeting a September 2027 launch, while the Energy Minister has pressed EDSA to improve outage updates and speed up repairs. Regional Investment: A West African summit planned for Sierra Leone in November has shortlisted 26 projects worth more than US$10 billion, with a proposed pipeline target of US$15 billion. The projects still need financing. Transport: Contracts have been signed for four climate-resilient bridges across Tonkolili, Karene, Bo and Moyamba districts, under a US$74 million World Bank-supported project to improve access to farms and markets. Mining: Africa Finance Corporation is exploring iron ore and uranium investments, including in Sierra Leone, and expects possible announcements within six to 12 months. Development Finance: MoPED is preparing frameworks to attract diaspora funds and blended investment for national priorities. Healthcare: Sierra Leone has asked China to support upgrades to the Jui hospital and a permanent public health agency complex in Kerry Town.
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