In 2022, Guinea-Bissau experienced significant damage from natural disasters, including violent winds and floods. These events severely impacted the agricultural sector and infrastructure, particularly housing, leading to serious food security issues.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) intervened by financing a project to assist victims with $670,000. This initiative aimed to mitigate the impact and sustainably reduce vulnerability in affected areas.
Approximately 25,000 people benefited from this grant across four regions: Bissau, Biombo, Quinara, and Tombali. The following results were achieved:
- 9,390 meters of protective sea walls erected
- 550 hectares of land reclaimed and protected
- 1,000 families received food aid
- 47 families received building materials for their homes
- 400 families received mosquito nets and mattresses
- 1,500 meters of drainage channels opened up and rehabilitated
- Eight communities in the Tombali region received 100 drainage pipes to protect their rice fields/bas-fonds
- One primary school rehabilitated
- Provision of a data storage device following disaster-related losses (a server and five laptops)
- Provision of a harmonized form for data collection following loss and damage
The assistance project was launched by His Excellency Mr. José Carlos Macedo Monteiro, Secretary of State for Public Order, in the presence of Her Excellency Mrs. Ngozi Ukaeje, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea-Bissau.
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