AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWater Services: Guma Valley Water Company is studying Uganda’s water utility to improve distribution, billing and customer service, with a focus on reducing leaks and unbilled water. Agriculture: Sierra Leone is seeking investors for a $760 million agrifood plan covering rice, poultry, cassava and oil palm; just 15% of the country’s estimated 5.4 million hectares of arable land is cultivated. Separately, LLDP and SLARI trained farmers in Bombali to grow animal feed, aiming to boost livestock production and ease disputes with crop farmers. Digital Business: Entrepreneur Mohamed Barry launched Konekta, a mobile marketplace connecting customers with local businesses, services and property listings. Transport Infrastructure: The rail authority is reviewing a five-year plan to restore rail services and develop railway and cable-car transport, including a proposed 1,900-kilometre national rail network. Social Protection: The government and UN Economic Commission for Africa are exploring health insurance options for informal workers, who make up more than 80% of the workforce.
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