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 10
Central African Republic: World Bank Supports Climate Resilience in the Central African Republic
The World Bank today approved a US$70 million grant (just over CFAF 41 billion) from the International Development Association (IDA)* to improve access to basic infrastructure and… Read more »
September 09
Rwanda: 200,000 Youths to Benefit From Skills Development Program
The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than 200,000 youths in Rwanda through the Priority Skills for Growth and Youth Empowerment (PSGYE)… 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 31
Congo-Kinshasa: Improved Forest and Landscape Management in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Welcome to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a land of vast opportunity and constant challenges. Home to mighty rivers, mountain gorillas, and mineral mining; Soukous… Read more »
July 08
Chad: World Bank Launches an Economic Report
Enhancing the economic inclusion of refugees necessitates acknowledging their economic contributions, according to the World Bank Chad Economic Update 2024, which dedicates a… Read more »
June 27
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
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Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Angola
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June 25
Equatorial Guinea: New Report Proposes a Way Forward to Develop a Safe and Inclusive Digital Economy
In the wake of new challenges and its prolonged oil-dependency, Equatorial Guinea's government is aiming for economic diversification as a key course of action for growth and… Read more »
June 21
Chad: The World Bank Is Helping Chad Strengthen Its Social Protection System
The World Bank has approved $100 million in International Development Association (IDA)* financing for Chad, with additional support of $20 million from the Sahel Adaptive Social… 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 »
May 23
Central African Republic: Expanding Social Safety Nets for Vulnerable Households in Central African Republic
The World Bank approved today $30 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA)* to support the Adaptive and Productive Social Safety Nets Project in the… Read more »
May 06
São Tomé and Príncipe: Climate-Smart Road Rehab - a Crucial Upgrade for São Tomé and Príncipe
The World Bank plays a critical role in transforming São Tomé and Príncipe's infrastructure by financing the Transport Sector Development and Coastal… Read more »
March 05
Central Africa: Voices From Western and Central Africa - Standing Up for the Power of Girls
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January 10
Burundi: World Bank Provides Continued Support for Energy Access in Burundi
Although Burundi's economic growth is steadily improving, efforts risks stalling due to lack of access to electricity which affects households,industries, and commercial premises.… Read more »
January 11
Burundi: Burundi Receives a Boost to Continue Strengthening Public Financial Management
Burundi is making steady progress in enhancing Public Financial Management (PFM) efficiency and transparency in recent years and is committed to implementing reforms aimed at… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Central Africa: A One Health Approach to Boost Health Security in Western and Central Africa
The World Bank Board today approved a Health Security Program for Western and Central Africa in a move to boost health security in the sub-region. During its first phase, the $500… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Rwanda: A Strong Commitment to Human Capital Is an Investment in Rwanda's Future
"It brings me joy to be considered and compensated by the government, just like other teachers," says Angelique Ayinkamiye, a nursery teacher in Kigali, Rwanda. 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 »
December 22, 2022
Rwanda: World Bank Provides $200 Million to Support Accelerated Human Capital Development in Rwanda
The World Bank's Board of Directors approved $200 million in International Development Association (*IDA) financing to advance Rwanda's policy and institutional reform program for… 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 09, 2022
Gabon: Gabon Country Economic Memorandum - Toward Greener and More Inclusive Growth
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December 07, 2022
Africa: Angola's Economic Diversification and Development Potential Are Inextricably Linked to Climate Resilience #AfricaClimateCrisis
the impacts of climate change increasingly threaten people's lives and livelihoods across the country, it will be critical for Angola to use the revenues from its remaining oil… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Rwanda: Sustaining Growth in Rwanda Requires Building Resilience to Climate Shocks #AfricaClimateCrisis
World Bank Group's Country Climate and Development Report calls for prioritized investments to reduce the country's vulnerability to climate change Read more »