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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
Mauritania: Mauritania Bolsters Economic and Climate Resilience With $48 Million World Bank Support Package
The World Bank Board of Directors approved a $48 million Development Policy Financing (DPF) operation for Mauritania on February 29, 2024. This operation consists of a $24 million… Read more »
Gambia: World Bank Provides $92.71 Million Through the Gambia Rise Project to Enhance Economic and Educational Outcomes
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $92.71 million financing for The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE Project),… Read more »
March 05
Central Africa: Voices From Western and Central Africa - Standing Up for the Power of Girls
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January 23
Ghana: World Bank to Provide $300 Million to Ghana to Strengthen Macroeconomic Stability and Support Resilient Economic Growth
The World Bank today approved a $300 million Development Policy Operation for Ghana. The First Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing is a critical contribution by the… Read more »
January 18
West Africa: Enhancing Food Security in West Africa
The World Bank today approved an amount of $200 million in IDA* financing to support the third phase of the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP-3) to increase preparedness… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Group Statement On Debt Restructuring Agreement for Ghana
The World Bank Group today released the following statement: Read more »
January 11
Togo: Transforming Lives in Vulnerable Communities in Togo
Akossiwa Akakpo lives in Ognawlou, a village located about 35 kilometers from Atakpamé in southern Togo. She is eager to send her granddaughters to school for their future… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Africa: Sierra Leone - World Bank Approves U.S.$65 Million to Support Macroeconomic Stability and Governance
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved the Third Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Development Policy Financing (DPF) - a $65 million grant which will support… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Benin: Benin Can Create Opportunities for a Just Energy Transition and Green Inclusive Growth - World Bank Report
While high growth over the past decade has helped Benin reduce poverty, the country's development gains are threatened by the impact of climate shocks, according to the new Country… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Gambia: The Gambia Receives $60m to Boost Sustainable Growth and Climate Resilience
The World Bank board today approved $60 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Government of The Gambia's efforts to unlock its… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: A New Strategy to Support Economic and Social Transformation in Côte d'Ivoire
The World Bank Group today presented a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2023-2027 with Côte d'Ivoire that focuses on improving human capital, reducing disparities and… Read more »
January 31, 2023
West Africa: Accelerating Access to Renewable Energy in West Africa
Sierra Leone, Chad, Liberia, and Togo Kick Off Activities to Increase Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Capacity Read more »
January 24, 2023
Africa: Ghana Begins Receiving Payments for Reducing Carbon Emissions in Forest Landscapes
Ghana has become the second country in Africa after Mozambique to receive payments from a World Bank trust fund for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation,… Read more »
December 20, 2022
West Africa: World Bank Approves $311 Million to Increase Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Capacity in West Africa
Existing and prospective electricity customers in Chad, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo will benefit from the new Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE)… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Cameroon: World Bank Group Supports Cameroon to Promote Inclusive and Robust Growth and Economic Resilience
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors today approved a $100 million Fiscal Consolidation and Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation (DPO) to support inclusive… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: World Bank Approves Additional Financing to Strengthen the Resilience of Food Systems in Sierra Leone
itional 516,700 people in Sierra Leone will benefit from a $50 million International Development Association (IDA)* additional financing approved today under the second phase of… Read more »
West Africa: World Bank Approves $246 Million to Strengthen Coastal Resilience in West Africa
Populations at immediate risk from coastal erosion, flooding and pollution, and people depending on agroindustry and tourism along the coastlines in The Gambia, Ghana, and… Read more »
Nigeria: To Reduce Its Vulnerability to Crisis and Rise to Its Potential, Nigeria Has Urgent Choices to Make
Nigeria's economy needs to grow faster to reduce poverty. Despite favorable global oil prices, "business as usual" economic management is not delivering desired outcomes and, even… Read more »
December 08, 2022
West Africa: World Bank Gives Additional U.S.$18 Million for Disease Surveillance and Epidemic Preparedness in West Africa
The World Bank Group this week approved a total of $18 million in two additional financings from the International Development Association (IDA)*to reinforce health systems and… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Gambia: World Bank Approves Additional $20 Million Grant to Help Bridge Unexpected Financing Gap
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today approved Supplemental Financing for The Gambia Second Fiscal Management, Energy and Telecom Reform Development Policy Financing… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Ghana: Ghana Can Turn Climate Challenges into Opportunities for Resilient and Sustainable Growth - Report
The World Bank Group's new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Ghana estimates that at least one million more people could fall into poverty due to climate shocks, if… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Benin: U.S.$150 Million to Strengthen Potential for Strong and Inclusive Growth
The World Bank today approved $150 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing* to help the Government of Benin empower women and girls, expand access to… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Niger: From Selling Millet Balls to Multi-Businesswoman Entrepreneur
From selling millet balls to multi-businesswoman entrepreneur Read more »
June 28, 2022
Burkina Faso: Additional Financing from the World Bank to Strengthen Health System Resilience
The World Bank today approved US$48.3 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA)* (50 percent grant/50 percent credit) and a grant in the amount of… Read more »
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