AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSolar Power & Reliability: Sierra Leone has commissioned a World Bank-backed RESPITE solar-plus-storage project, adding 35MWh of battery capacity via eight Sungrow PowerTitan units—aimed at cutting long outages that can last up to 18 hours on a grid dominated by a single 161kV line. Grid Resilience: Sungrow says black-start and off-grid capability helped commissioning continue despite weak network conditions, using a local microgrid to create stable testing conditions. Health Systems: The Ministry of Health launched a costed national roadmap to expand acute febrile illness diagnostic capacity, targeting gaps in labs, staffing, biosafety, quality systems, specimen referral, supply chains, and data management. Climate-Ready Land Use: In Freetown, SLURC is working with communities to promote climate-resilient land-use practices in Thompson Bay and Pamoronko, focusing on flooding risks and more inclusive planning. Community Energy & Water: WASHAERP officials inspected major water projects ahead of a presidential launch, while separate coverage highlights ongoing efforts to improve access to safe drinking water in the Western Area. Women & Governance: ECOWAS and partners push a 2035 gender parity goal for political leadership, with UNDP calling for dedicated financing mechanisms for women’s political participation.
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