A total of 15 million US dollars is expected to be made available by the end of this year to support environmental initiatives and projects along the Lobito Corridor, announced the Vice-Governor for the Technical and Infrastructure Sector on Monday in Cuito.
According to José Fernando Tchatuvela, who shared the news during a meeting with a multi-sectoral delegation from the Angolan Government visiting Bié Province, the funding is part of a broader support initiative backed by the European Union.
The delegation was in the region to assess the conditions of productive sectors eligible for the financing.
Tchatuvela emphasized that the funds will enable a variety of environmental actions, including the construction of a sanitary landfill on the outskirts of Cuito municipality.
He also highlighted that the European financing will support reforestation efforts in areas affected by deforestation caused by human activity.
These efforts will focus on the regions of Cunhinga, Catabola, Camacupa, and Cuemba. Additionally, the funding will aid the implementation of agricultural projects, particularly grain production, in line with the government’s five-year development strategy.
