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 03
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 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 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 »
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 18
Cote d'Ivoire: New Program for Rural Land Transformation Launched in Côte d'Ivoire
The government of Côte d'Ivoire and the World Bank today officially launched the Rural Land Tenure Management Strengthening Program (PRESFOR) in Guiglo in the Cavally region.… Read more »
July 22
Ghana: Ghana's Economic Prospects On Track Amid Reforms
The World Bank's 8th Economic Update for Ghana titled Strengthening Domestic Revenue Systems for Fiscal Sustainability notes that despite recent increases in the pace of exchange… Read more »
July 11
Africa: Between Poverty and Fragility - Affordable and Accessible Health Centers in Mali
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July 08
Nigeria: World Bank Appoints New Country Director for Nigeria
The newly appointed Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiamé Diop, assumed his new position today. He is succeeding Shubham Chaudhuri who completed his term in the same… 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 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 »
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