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 »
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 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 »
Gambia: World Bank Provides $92.71 Million Through the Gambia Rise Project to Enhance Economic and Educational Outcomes
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $92.71 million financing for The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE Project),… 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 »
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 »
March 05
Central Africa: Voices From Western and Central Africa - Standing Up for the Power of Girls
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January 30
Africa: Somalia's Quest for Progress Unveiled Through Data
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January 23
Ghana: World Bank to Provide $300 Million to Ghana to Strengthen Macroeconomic Stability and Support Resilient Economic Growth
The World Bank today approved a $300 million Development Policy Operation for Ghana. The First Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing is a critical contribution by the… Read more »
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 »
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