October 14
Africa: Urgent Education Reform Key to Unlocking Faster, More Inclusive Growth in Africa
Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in "low gear" with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest… Read more »
October 11
Africa: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response Services in Ethiopia - Empowering Women and Girls in Conflict-Affected Areas
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October 10
Africa: Sierra Leone Should Adopt Fiscal Consolidation Measures to Ensure a Sustainable Economic Environment
Sierra Leone's economy grew by 5.7% in 2023, exceeding expectations, driven by strong performance in the mining sector. However, growth is projected to slow to 4.3% in 2024 due to… Read more »
October 08
Africa: Equatorial Guinea Economic Update - Designing Fiscal Instruments for Sustainable Forestry
The World Bank today issued the 2024 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update which analyzes the country's recent economic developments and outlook and highlights the importance of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: World Bank Group Unveils Strategy to Drive Inclusive Growth and Resilience in Zimbabwe
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved the new Country Engagement Note (CEN) for Zimbabwe (2025-2026), focused on supporting the country's immediate… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Response to the Mpox Epidemic - Interview With Dr. Michel Muvudi On the World Bank's Strategic Role in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
In the fight against the mpox epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Bank has rolled out a number of major initiatives to support the government and the affected… Read more »
October 03
Zimbabwe: Boosting Quality of Life - Zimbabwe's Lupane Water Supply Project
The Lupane Water Supply Project in Zimbabwe, supported by ZIMREF and the World Bank, has significantly improved access to safe water in the Matebeleland North Province. Upgrading… Read more »
Nigeria: Partnering for Progress - Defeating Maternal and Child Mortality in Nigeria
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Africa: World Bank Country Gender Action Plan to Help Address Gender Inequalities in Sierra Leone
The World Bank today launched the Sierra Leone Country Gender Action Plan (C-GAP), a comprehensive roadmap aimed at reducing gender inequalities and promoting gender equality… Read more »
September 30
Africa: Niger Anticipates Economic Recovery On the Back of Oil Revenues
Niger's economy is set to rebound after a year marked by an unprecedented political crisis. However, the rebound is dependent on favorable security and climate conditions, and… Read more »
September 26
Africa: World Bank Approves New Financing for Nigeria to Improve Health Outcomes, Safety of Dams, and Irrigation Services
The World Bank has today approved three operations for a total of $1.57 billion to support the Government of Nigeria in strengthening human capital through better health for women,… Read more »
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 05
South Sudan: World Bank Group Partners With South Sudan to Strengthen Institutional and Human Resource Capabilities in the Public Service
JUBA, September 5, 2024--The World Bank Group Executive Board of Directors has approved International Development Association* (IDA) grant financing to the Government of the… Read more »
September 06
Namibia: Mariama Cire Sylla Announced As World Bank Group Resident Representative for Namibia
Effective October 1st, 2024, Mariama Cire Sylla becomes the World Bank Group's joint Resident Representative for Namibia. Read more »
September 05
Mauritania: Transforming Lives in Mauritania Through Adaptive Social Protection
Henniya mint Teyib is one of more than 200,000 poor households registered in the Social Registry database benefiting from the Tekavoul National Social Transfer Program, one of… 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 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 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 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 »
Africa: Somalia Taps World Bank Support to Promote Economic Resilience Through More Sustainable Public Finances and Private Sector Development
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved Development Policy Financing (DPF) that introduces for the first-time drought index insurance to 180,000 of Somalia's… 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 »
July 25
Malawi: Malawi Economic Monitor Calls for Urgent and Sustained Reforms for Faster and More Inclusive Growth
Malawi's current economic difficulties require a combination of immediate response measures and urgent reforms to address longstanding macroeconomic imbalances including persistent… Read more »