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The approvals, made during the Bank\u2019s 94<sup data-removefontsize=\"true\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"13.333333\">th<\/sup> Board Session, exemplify how regional development institutions are advancing global priorities, from clean energy transition to digital governance, through targeted, high-impact investments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Chairing the session, the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr George Agyekum Donkor, underscored the broader significance of the commitments. &#8220;These investments are more than regional undertakings; they are actionable blueprints for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,&#8221; stated Dr. Donkor. &#8220;By modernising energy grids and institutionalising data-driven governance, we are empowering West African nations and also contributing to the global efforts to build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economies.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">The approved projects are designed as models of partnership and innovation with relevance beyond West Africa:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Sierra Leone Energy Transmission Project ($79.389 million):<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">\u00a0This initiative to construct a 225 kV and 66 kV transmission network is a cornerstone for national energy security and a critical enabler for industrial growth. In a global context, it represents an essential step in the just energy transition for developing economies, directly reducing reliance on unsustainable power sources, and enhancing capacity for renewable energy integration. It serves as a replicable model for upgrading foundational infrastructure to unlock economic potential and foster cross-border energy trade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">Guinea National Development Observatory &amp; Digital Atlas Project ($21.808 million):<\/span><\/b><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-originalfontsize=\"12pt\" data-originalcomputedfontsize=\"16\">\u00a0This investment in modernising development governance through geospatial data and digital planning tools is a strategic move toward institutional transparency and efficacy. Globally, it highlights the imperative of &#8220;data sovereignty&#8221; and digital transformation for effective public administration. 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