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July 16
Tanzania: Bringing Justice Within the Grasp of Ordinary Men and Women in Tanzania
Fatuma Mbaruku, a 38-year-old mother of four, traveled from Azimio to the Temeke Integrated Justice Center to file for custody and support for her four children after her 2023… Read more »
July 11
Tanzania: World Bank Group Launches New Framework for Inclusive, Private Sector-Led, and Resilient Growth in Tanzania
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has endorsed the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Tanzania to support the country in consolidating its status as a… Read more »
June 27
Uganda: Uganda Should Improve Public Spending On Health for a More Productive Population
Economic activity in Uganda has remained resilient despite multiple successive shocks, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 5.3% in FY22/23 to an estimated 6%… Read more »
June 24
Tanzania: A Climate-Smart Focus in the Livestock Sector Can Help Tanzania Increase Production and Generate Jobs
-Tanzania can significantly boost its livestock sector's economic contribution with a bold and comprehensive plan that emphasizes climate-smart strategies and innovations. A new… Read more »
June 20
Somalia: Somalia Expects 3.1 Percent GDP Growth, Rebounding From Drought and Commodity Price Shocks
Somalia's economy is expected to grow at 3.1 percent in 2023 up from 2.4 percent in 2022. This rebound in growth was driven by improved weather conditions and policy reforms… Read more »
June 05
Kenya: Kenya's Economy Exhibited Robust Growth in 2023 Despite Persistent Challenges
Kenya's real GDP growth accelerated to 5.6% in 2023, surpassing the previous year's growth of 4.9%. However, GDP growth in 2024 is expected to slow down to 5.0%. This is according… Read more »
May 16
Tanzania: Tanzania's Greener Future - Reducing Methane in Waste and Livestock Sectors
Did you know that nearly 60% of the waste in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is food waste? It ends up in waste disposal sites where it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas whose… Read more »
May 10
Tanzania: New World Bank Financing to Increase Access to Justice for All Zanzibaris
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2024--The World Bank today approved new financing to improve access to justice, efficiency, and transparency of judicial services for the citizens of Zanzibar. 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
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 »
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