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September 17
Africa: Rwanda's Economy Registers Strong Growth in Early 2024 Despite Persistent Challenges
Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched… Read more »
September 02
Africa: World Bank Appoints New Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda
The World Bank has appointed Mr. Qimiao Fan as the new Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda, effective September 1, 2024. Mr. Fan, who has over 35 years of… Read more »
August 06
Africa: Bold Fiscal Reforms Can Unlock Cameroon's Full Potential
The World Bank today launched today two flagship economic reports: the 2024 Cameroon Economic Update and the Cameroon Public Finance Review. Read more »
July 30
Africa: 6.2 Million Vulnerable People in Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique to Benefit From Financial Readiness Against Climate Shocks
Over six million people in Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique are set to benefit from a new World Bank regional program that will enhance Eastern and Southern African countries'… Read more »
Africa: Somalia Taps World Bank Support to Promote Economic Resilience Through More Sustainable Public Finances and Private Sector Development
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved Development Policy Financing (DPF) that introduces for the first-time drought index insurance to 180,000 of Somalia's… Read more »
July 11
Africa: Between Poverty and Fragility - Affordable and Accessible Health Centers in Mali
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June 27
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) Program? Read more »
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Angola
What is the Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa (IDEA) program? Read more »
June 21
Africa: World Bank Scales Up Support for Water and Sanitation in Senegal to Reach 7 Million Inhabitants
The World Bank today approved $200 million in financing to help Senegal improve safely managed sanitation services and water resources in priority water security hotspots. Read more »
June 14
Africa: World Bank Provides $50 Million to Improve Cameroon's Transport Sector Development in the North-West Region
The World Bank today approved $50 million in additional financing (AF) from the International Development Association (IDA)* to support the construction of urban roads in the… Read more »
June 13
Africa: World Bank Approves Grant to Boost Community Access to Funds Earned From Carbon Credits
First-of-its-kind program will drive engagement and impact through close collaboration with Civil Society Organizations and farming communities. Read more »
June 10
Africa: Cabo Verde Must Invest in the Blue Economy for Growth and Sustainability
Cabo Verde has shown resilience in the post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, but the crisis highlighted vulnerabilities such as dependence on tourism and risks from underperforming… Read more »
June 06
Africa: The Tamed Sea - an Alliance Restored With Coastal Communities
When the powerful waves crashed onto the shores of Aného, Togo, and Grand Popo, Benin in April 2024, communities of these neighboring West African border towns were unfazed.… Read more »
May 30
Africa: World Bank Supports Ghana to Strengthen Its Financial Sector
The World Bank today approved a $250 million International Development Association (IDA)* credit for a five-year Ghana Financial Stability Project. The project will support Ghana's… Read more »
May 14
Africa: Roads and Bridges in the Refugee Hosting Districts/Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road Corridor Project
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May 06
Africa: Women and Girls in Mozambique to Benefit From New Initiative Combatting Gender-Based Violence
Women and girls in Mozambique are set to benefit from a new initiative to address Gender-based Violence (GBV), approved by the World Bank Board of Directors on April 30. The… Read more »
April 30
Africa: Powerful Coalition Launched to Drive African Development, Fueled By IDA
Leaders from across Africa are joining civil society, foundations, the private sector, and young people to form a continental alliance for bold transformation ahead of the next… Read more »
Africa: New World Bank Report Calls for Strengthening Resilience of Ghana's Health System in Response to Climate Change
new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana's health system against the adverse effects of climate change. The report,… Read more »
April 29
Africa: Persistent Gender Disparities Hinder Women's Safety and Productivity in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Gender-Based Violence Assessment and the Gender Assessment show that the country has made progress but there are further actions that can be taken to address gender… Read more »
April 15
Africa: New World Bank Initiative to Strengthen Access to Basic Services, Boosts Food Security, and Builds Resilience for Sudanese Communities
Sudan has experienced a relentless escalation of conflict with far-reaching consequences, causing devastating harm to individuals, social structures, infrastructure, and the… Read more »
April 03
Africa: Upscaling Transformative Agricultural Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa
In the heart of sub-Saharan Africa, amidst the fields of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Nigeria, I bore witness to something truly remarkable: the… Read more »
March 26
Africa: World Bank Group Statement On Debt Restructuring Agreement for Zambia
The World Bank today released the following statement on Zambia: Read more »
March 22
Africa: 2.5 Million People to Benefit From Better Health Services in Mauritania's Communities
A new national program approved today by the World Bank will help improve health services for about 2.5 million people, especially women, children, and adolescents in Mauritania's… Read more »
March 12
Africa: Tanzania Economic Update - Overcoming Demographic Challenges While Embracing Opportunities
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March 08
Africa: Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies in Africa
The World Bank Board of Directors today approved an additional $40 million in IDA* grants to the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR** Climate Research for Africa project (AICCRA), a… Read more »
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