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As part of the World Bank’s financial audit mission, which has been underway since February 2, a Financial Audit Workshop was held on the morning of Wednesday, February 4, at the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE) facilities. The purpose of the workshop was to improve the quality of independent audit reports and strengthen financial management. …

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The Commercial Advisor of the Canadian Trade Office for Senegal, Guinea, Cape Verde, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau, Samuel Duchesne, paid an institutional visit to UGPE on Tuesday, February 4, as part of his new role in the region and his mission in Cape Verde, focused on establishing contacts and exploring opportunities for future partnerships.   During …

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On December 11, the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE) held its Annual Review Meeting, a gathering that takes place every year with the aim of evaluating the activities carried out throughout the year, analyzing the main challenges, and defining the strategic outlook for the following year. One of the highlights of the meeting was the …

UGPE Annual Review Meeting assesses 2015 results and sets priorities for 2026 Read More »

Recently, the newspaper Inforpress published a news article highlighting the World Bank’s positive assessment of Cape Verde’s performance in implementing projects financed by the institution, classifying it as “above average” in relation to other countries. (see the news article: https://url-shortener.me/4OMO ) The World Bank’s public recognition also reflects the consistent work carried out in Cape …

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The UGPE Coordinator, Nuno Gomes, accompanied by the Human Capital Project Manager, Clarisse Silva, and the Procurement Manager, Ildo Varela, met today, April 4, with the consulting team from the Cayambe Group, which is supporting the Ministry of Education in the reform and development of a new financing model for Higher Education in Cape Verde. …

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On Monday morning, March 31, the Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Cape Verde, Rodrigo Garcia-Verdú, visited the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE), where he was welcomed by the Coordinator, Nuno Gomes. After touring the facilities, the representative had the opportunity to find out about the UGPE’s work and the main initiatives …

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On March 19, the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE) received a visit from a delegation from the China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Cooperation Fund, led by the Fund’s new President, Mr. Wang Shaodan. The purpose of the meeting was to study possibilities for future strategic partnerships and to strengthen economic cooperation between the People’s Republic of …

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On the morning of Thursday, February 6, employees from the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE) took part in a presentation on the World Bank’s new financing approach, the Program for Results (PforR). The aim of the session was to deepen understanding of this tool, highlighting its main features, requirements and application in the Cape Verdean …

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Cape Verde is taking part in the Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), taking place from May 27 to 31 in Nairobi, Kenya, this year under the theme: “Africa’s Transformation, the African Development Bank Group and the Reform of the Global Financial Architecture”.  Welcome to African Development Bank – Annual Meetings | …

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On May 2, the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE), in partnership with the World Bank, organized a training session aimed at private companies interested in World Bank-funded project tenders.   The main objective of the event was to provide knowledge about the policies and procedures applicable to these tenders, especially for companies that regularly participate …

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