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Sao Tome suspends climate and water project tenders

The PRIASA III project unit and the National Water Institute have halted three calls for expressions of interest.

The PRIASA III project unit and the National Water Institute (INA) have suspended three calls for expressions of interest that were announced on October 15. The suspended tenders were for institutional capacity building and climate finance mobilization, integrated water resource management plans, and hydrometeorological studies for the Rio Jorge and Rio d’Ouro river basins.

This information was communicated on Wednesday through a note sent to media outlets. The suspension is effective until further notice. The tenders were for consulting firms to undertake these specific studies and planning activities.

The PRIASA III project aims to strengthen institutional capacity and mobilize financial resources for climate-related initiatives. The INA is responsible for water resource management and related studies within the country.

Why it mattersThree tenders related to climate finance, water resource management, and hydrometeorological studies in Sao Tome and Principe have been suspended.