May 30
Africa: World Bank Supports Ghana to Strengthen Its Financial Sector
The World Bank today approved a $250 million International Development Association (IDA)* credit for a five-year Ghana Financial Stability Project. The project will support Ghana's… 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 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 24
Gambia: Gradual Recovery Signals - the Gambia's Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Challenges
The Gambia's economy has shown a remarkable resilience in the face of heightened global and regional uncertainties, according to The Gambia's Fourth Economic Update - Spring 2024.… Read more »
May 23
Togo: A New Chapter in the Partnership Between the World Bank Group and Togo
The World Bank Group (WBG) today endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Togo, granted a special waiver for the country's access to the Prevention and Resilience… 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 15
Mauritania: Promoting Urban Renewal in Mauritania to Build Resilience
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May 14
Africa: Roads and Bridges in the Refugee Hosting Districts/Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road Corridor Project
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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 »
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
Namibia: World Bank Loan to Namibia Supports Renewable Energy Integration
--Today marks the approval of Namibia's first ever World Bank financed energy project, aimed at improving the reliability of the country's transmission network and enabling… Read more »
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 »
Africa: Women and Girls in Mozambique to Benefit From New Initiative Combatting Gender-Based Violence
Women and girls in Mozambique are set to benefit from a new initiative to address Gender-based Violence (GBV), approved by the World Bank Board of Directors on April 30. The… Read more »
April 30
Africa: Powerful Coalition Launched to Drive African Development, Fueled By IDA
Leaders from across Africa are joining civil society, foundations, the private sector, and young people to form a continental alliance for bold transformation ahead of the next… Read more »
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 »
April 29
Africa: Persistent Gender Disparities Hinder Women's Safety and Productivity in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Gender-Based Violence Assessment and the Gender Assessment show that the country has made progress but there are further actions that can be taken to address gender… 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 10
Malawi: Unlocking Malawi's Trade Barriers Through One-Stop Border Posts
The Dedza border post, situated between Malawi and Mozambique, is a busy place. On average, more than 80 trucks are cleared daily, carrying shop merchandise from South Africa to… 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 »
Africa: Upscaling Transformative Agricultural Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa
In the heart of sub-Saharan Africa, amidst the fields of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Nigeria, I bore witness to something truly remarkable: the… 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 26
Africa: World Bank Group Statement On Debt Restructuring Agreement for Zambia
The World Bank today released the following statement on Zambia: Read more »
March 22
Africa: 2.5 Million People to Benefit From Better Health Services in Mauritania's Communities
A new national program approved today by the World Bank will help improve health services for about 2.5 million people, especially women, children, and adolescents in Mauritania's… Read more »