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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 27
Burkina Faso: Launch of Two World Bank Economic Reports
The World Bank today launched (i) the Burkina Faso Economic Update and (ii) the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM). 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 »
June 20
Gambia: Transforming the Gambia's Agriculture - From Subsistence to Market-Oriented Farming
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June 14
Africa: World Bank Provides $50 Million to Improve Cameroon's Transport Sector Development in the North-West Region
The World Bank today approved $50 million in additional financing (AF) from the International Development Association (IDA)* to support the construction of urban roads in the… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Receives $35 Million Payment for Verified Reduction of Carbon Emissions
Payment is based on high-integrity emission reductions from forest conservation, forest rehabilitation, and agroforestry activities. Read more »
June 12
Ghana: World Bank Supports Policy Reform of Ghana's Energy Sector and Access to Clean Cooking
The World Bank today approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* and a $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance… Read more »
Liberia: Reforms to Improve Service Delivery, Boost Tax Revenues, and Strengthen Accountability and Transparency in Liberia
The World Bank approved today financing for the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project. This flagship project, funded by an International Development… Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Supporting Nigeria's Homegrown Reforms - New World Bank Financing for Inclusive Growth and Revenue Diversification
The World Bank has today approved two operations: $1.5 billion for the Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilization to Enable Transformation (RESET) Development Policy Financing… Read more »
Nigeria: Turning the Corner - Nigeria's Ongoing Path of Economic Reforms
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June 06
Guinea Bissau: World Bank Invests in Solar Energy to Expand Access to Electricity in Guinea-Bissau
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a $35 million grant to enable solar power generation and increase access to electricity in Guinea-Bissau. Read more »
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 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 15
Mauritania: Promoting Urban Renewal in Mauritania to Build Resilience
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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 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 »
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 »
March 05
Central Africa: Voices From Western and Central Africa - Standing Up for the Power of Girls
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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 »
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