AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoEU Security Support: The European Union approved a €60m package via the European Peace Fund to strengthen Cape Verde’s armed forces, with priority on Coast Guard maintenance, logistics, training, and maritime surveillance—bringing total EU support under the fund to €75m. Skills-to-Jobs Model: A report highlights how Cabo Verde’s Employment Promotion and Training Fund (FPEF) links training finance to employer co-funding and tracks graduate employment, reaching 24,903 people since 2012 with reported employment rates above 89% for initial training. Regional Water Security: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted a regional agenda at the Abidjan water forum, with Cabo Verde set to host the next edition—aimed at tackling water insecurity, transboundary disputes, and climate-driven pressures. Diplomacy & Mobility: Cabo Verde’s foreign ministry engagement in New York led to a Serbia deal on mutual visa exemptions for diplomatic, official and service passport holders, aimed at boosting direct contacts and economic cooperation. Global Spotlight, Local Cost: World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha says viral fame has taken a personal toll—less privacy, constant requests, and more filming—despite major social media growth.
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