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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 »
July 26
Seychelles: New World Bank Group Strategy for Seychelles to Focus On Inclusive Growth and Resilience to Climate Change
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors have endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Seychelles from FY2025 to FY2030. This strategic framework lays out… 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 »
Ethiopia: World Bank Backs Ethiopia's Reforms to Promote Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, Enhance Resilience, and Take Climate Action
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved today the Ethiopia First Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation. This policy operation supports… Read more »
June 28
Niger: The World Bank Supports Food Security and Climate Resilience for Households in Niger
The World Bank today approved funding to support Niger's agriculture and livestock sectors so that they become more productive, have better market access, and can stimulate private… 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 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 »
Senegal: The World Bank Boosts Its Support for Local Governments and Climate Resilience in Senegal
The World Bank has approved an additional $110 million in Program for Results financing for the Municipal and Agglomeration Support Program (PACASEN) in Senegal. This additional… Read more »
May 29
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone to Enhance Climate-Resilient Transport and Access to Market
The World Bank Board today approved a $74 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to enhance climate-resilient transport connectivity and agricultural market… Read more »
May 21
Zambia: Zambia and World Bank Sign Agreement to Cut Carbon Emissions in Eastern Province
Communities in Zambia's Eastern Province are set to reap the benefits of their efforts in forest conservation, climate-smart agriculture, and other activities such as fuel… 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 13
Benin: Climate Adaptation Efforts Necessary for Sustainable and Resilient Growth
According to the second edition of the Benin Economic Update Report, achieving sustainable and resilient economic growth in the coming decades will depend on efforts to adapt and… 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 »
April 30
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 »
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
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 »
March 13
Malawi: Improving Water and Sanitation Facilities in Malawi's Urban Schools for Better Learning Outcomes
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
November 08, 2022
Malawi: Escaping Poverty Requires Improved Agricultural Productivity, Climate Resilience, and Structural Transformation
The new World Bank Poverty Assessment Report finds that just over half the Malawian population (50.7%) are poor, almost no different from a decade ago. High population growth, low… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: World Bank Approves $497 Million in Financing to Lower South Africa's Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Support a Just Transition
The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors approved South Africa's request for a $497 million project to decommission and repurpose the Komati coal-fired power plant using… Read more »
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