On Thursday, January 22, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Olavo Correia, with the aim of sharing the results achieved in 2025 and the financial execution of the Project, as well as sharing, discussing, and approving the Activity Plan and Budget for 2026.
In his speech, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the Steering Committee allows for open discussion of the challenges related to the implementation of the Project, identification of joint solutions, and strengthening of coordination between the different sectors involved. He also reiterated the need to focus efforts on priorities, adjust procedures, and shorten stages in order to accelerate the implementation of activities, especially since this is a people-oriented Project.
On behalf of the Government, Olavo Correia praised the work done so far by the Project team and reaffirmed the Executive’s commitment to supporting its implementation, ensuring that the commitments made are fulfilled, the results are achieved, and the expectations of the population are met.
During the meeting, Manager Clarisse Silva gave an update on the implementation of the 2025 Activity Plan and the main results achieved in 2025. The project’s disbursement rate and financial execution, challenges, and areas for improvement were also analyzed with a view to accelerating the execution of planned activities.
The proposed activity plan and budget for the Project for 2026 were also presented, as well as the expected results/targets.
The meeting was attended by the Minister of Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, and Housing, Victor Coutinho, the Minister of Education, Amadeu Cruz, the Minister of State, Family, Inclusion, and Social Development, Fernando Elísio, and the Minister of Investment Promotion and Business Development, Eurico Monteiro, the latter participating online. It was also attended and participated in by the focal points of all components and subcomponents of the Project.
UGPE was represented by Coordinator Nuno Gomes, Project Manager Clarisse Silva, Civil Engineer Carlos Pinheiro, and Social and Productive Inclusion Specialist Sofia Figueiredo.