As part of the Support Mission for the Implementation of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Improvement in Public Services Project (REIUP), which runs from February 23 to 27, the World Bank team met with the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE) on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 25, for a working meeting dedicated to assessing the status of the project.
The working session focused on analyzing the implementation status of REIUP, with an emphasis on technical and fiduciary components and environmental and social safeguards. Representing the UGPE were the Coordinator, Nuno Gomes, the Financial Director, José Andrade, the project manager, Daniel Santos, as well as specialists in the areas of environment and social issues, evaluation, procurement, financial management, and technical monitoring and supervision, ensuring an integrated approach to the different aspects of the project.
During the meeting, the progress achieved was presented, the main operational constraints were identified, and the next steps were defined to ensure compliance with the established indicators and targets, including the requirements associated with Additional Financing. Measures to strengthen monitoring mechanisms, ensure environmental and social compliance, and increase the efficiency and transparency of contracting processes were also analyzed.
In parallel with the technical monitoring of REIUP, the mission is also supporting the preparation of the National Energy Pact, as part of the Mission 300 initiative. The main objectives of this phase include analyzing the reforms underway in the energy sector, assessing the level of readiness for Additional Financing, and defining the strategic goals, action plan, and investment plan for the National Energy Pact.
This initiative reaffirms the Cape Verdean government’s commitment to universal access to reliable, sustainable, and clean energy, based on five strategic pillars: expanding generation capacity and reducing costs; regional integration; last-mile access; promoting private sector participation; and strengthening the financial viability of energy sector companies.