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The 12th Advisory Council of the Ministry of Energy and Water slated for the year 2023

The 12th Council of the Catholic Church “Dom Armando Amaral dos Santos,” organized by the Ministry of Energy and Water, took place in Benguela province from September 27th to 28th. The event focused on the theme “Energy and Water: Towards Expansion and Improved Quality of Services.” During the opening remarks, His Excellency the Governor of Benguela Province, Luís Manuel da Fonseca Nunes, expressed gratitude for selecting the province as the event’s venue and pledged collaboration to address the population’s needs. He particularly emphasized the importance of new investment projects for the growing industries in the region.

Minister for Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, along with the Secretaries of State for Energy and Water, emphasized the significance of cooperation and support from the Benguela Provincial Government for realizing sector projects. Minister Borges highlighted the need to attract investments, foster public-private partnerships, optimize the market model, ensure tariff suitability, and guarantee the sustainability of public companies. The Minister underscored the critical role of improving revenue collection and reducing costs in this context.

The event aimed to assess the progress in implementing recommendations from the 11th Consultative Council and bring together professionals from the sector. Key aspects included a review of the Sector Action Plan 2018-2022 to enhance access and service quality. The focus was on addressing the market model, tariff efficiency, and company sustainability to attract private investment and establish public-private partnerships. Additionally, the Sector’s Action Plan for 2023-2027 was presented.

Parallel activities featured visits to the Biópio photovoltaic plant managed by PRODEL and the inauguration of ENDE’s Regional Dispatch Center in Lobito, Benguela province. Minister João Baptista Borges emphasized the Dispatch Center’s significance in improving the efficiency of the National Electricity Distribution Company’s customer service, aligning with the Strategy for the Technological Evolution of Distribution Services.

During the ceremony, Minister Borges presented a three-wheeled motorcycle to José André, demonstrating solidarity and urgent support for his physical disability. Certificates and gifts were distributed to participants. The event was attended by Vice-Governors from Benguela, Bié, Cunene, and Lunda Sul provinces, representatives from various ministries, central and dependent bodies, sector companies’ Boards of Directors, Provincial Offices of Infrastructure and Technical Services, partners, local authorities, and virtual attendees via the Zoom platform, totaling 224 participants.

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