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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
Ethiopia: Energizing Ethiopia - New World Bank Program Expands Access to Electricity
A new World Bank program is set to strengthen and expand the electricity network, improve sector financial viability, and enable renewable energy generation through private sector… Read more »
March 28
Tanzania: New World Bank Financing to Boost Safety and Efficiency of Tanzania's Key Railway Line
vital railway segment linking Tanzania's capital, Dar es Salaam, to Isaka is set for major improvements benefitting nearly 900,000 people thanks to newly approved financing from… Read more »
March 29
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - World Bank Helps Strengthen Rural Connectivity and Road Access to Boost Climate-Resilience and Food Security
new program targeted at improving rural connectivity and access to markets aims to assist 11.3 million people in rural Ethiopia, 50% of which are women. A $300 million grant from… Read more »
March 12
Africa: Tanzania Economic Update - Overcoming Demographic Challenges While Embracing Opportunities
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Ethiopia: Investing in and Empowering Young Destitute Mothers - Ethiopia's Urban Safety Nets
Ethiopia's Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project (UPSNJP) targets society's most vulnerable members to enable them to become productive citizens. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Can Unlock Important Economic Benefits By Accelerating Health and Fertility Improvements
Tanzania has made important strides in reducing infant and child mortality, but the authorities must act quickly to capitalize on this progress and accelerate efforts to reduce… Read more »
January 30
Africa: Somalia's Quest for Progress Unveiled Through Data
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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 20, 2023
Tanzania: New Financing to Support Private Sector-Led Inclusive Growth and Climate-Resilient Development in Dar es Salaam
Today the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved two new financing operations for Tanzania: a $750 million Development Policy Financing (DPF) operation set to support… Read more »
Southern Africa: Two Million People to Be Protected From Water-Related Climate Shocks and Flooding in Eastern and Southern Africa
Nearly two million people will be protected from exposure to water-related climate shocks, including flooding, thanks to protective and resilient infrastructure, improved disaster… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Economic Performance Strengthened in 2023 Despite Continued Challenges
Kenya's economic performance strengthened in 2023 despite continued challenges, with real GDP growth accelerating from 4.8% in 2022 to an estimated 5% in 2023. This is according to… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Tanzania: Urgent Reforms Needed to Enable Strong Private Sector-Led Inclusive Growth
DAR ES SALAAM, December 19, 2023-Over the past two decades, Tanzania has exhibited robust economic growth, surpassing many developing countries, even weathering the COVID-19… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Africa: IMF and World Bank Announce $4.5 Billion in Debt Relief for Somalia
The Executive Boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) have approved the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Can Build On Past Success to Make Growth More Inclusive and Accelerate Poverty Reduction
Kenya has in the past been successful in translating economic growth into improved living standards of its citizens. Despite progress, the challenge going forward is to ensure the… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Taps World Bank Support to Create Up to 45,000 New Job Opportunities and Enhance Access to Markets for Small Businesses
The World Bank has approved the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET) to benefit at least 45,000 Kenyans, including at least 6,800 women through new or improved job… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Africa: 40 Million People in Djibouti and Ethiopia to Reap Gains From Expansion of Digital Economy
Communities in Djibouti and Ethiopia, including borderland areas, refugees and host communities, will benefit from enhanced connectivity as part of a World Bank-backed initiative… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Madagascar: Madagascar Receives $8.8 Million for Forest Carbon Credits That Will Further Protect the Remaining Forests and Communities
Madagascar received $8.8 million for carbon credits from reducing 1.76 million tons of carbon emissions in 2020, becoming the third country in Africa (after Mozambique and Ghana)… 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 »
February 06, 2023
Comoros: Comoros Receives $30 Million to Provide Emergency Cash Transfers and Improve the Resilience of Vulnerable Households
The World Bank approved a $30 million grant of which $15 million comes from the Crisis Response Window to provide both immediate and medium-term support to vulnerable populations.… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Tanzania: Over 400,000 Students to Benefit From Improved and More Inclusive Education in Zanzibar
More than 400,000 primary students in Zanzibar, half of them girls, will have access to more a conducive learning environment with reduced class sizes and strengthened teacher… Read more »
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 20, 2022
Africa: New Financing to Support Inclusive and Resilient Economic Recovery and Improved Healthcare Services
The World Bank has today approved two financing programs for Tanzania totaling $775 million. The new International Development Association (*IDA) financing consists of a $500… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: World Bank Grants $70 Million for Delivery of Water, Agriculture, Livestock, and Environmental Services in Somalia
The World Bank approved a $70 million International Development Association (IDA*) grant to develop resilient water, agriculture, and environmental services for rural communities… Read more »
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