April 16
Africa: World Bank Provides Additional Financing of U.S.$4 Million to Support Guinea-Bissau's First Digital Census
The World Bank has approved an additional grant of US$4 million to support Guinea-Bissau's population and housing census, bringing the total financing for the census to US$10… Read more »
April 07
Africa: World Bank Steps Up Support to Improve Road Infrastructure in Northeastern Niger
The World Bank has approved an additional $90 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to support Niger in improving its road infrastructure,… Read more »
Africa: How Mozambique's Capital Scaled Community Health Posts to Make a Bigger Difference
Like many of his age, Cristiano Vaz, a retiree living in Maputo's Mavalane A neighborhood, is hypertensive. He used to skip blood pressure checks as he did not always have the time… Read more »
April 04
Africa: Guinea to Increase Access to Water and Sanitation With the Support of the World Bank Group
The World Bank Group has approved a $200 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Guinea Water and Sanitation Project (PEAG). Read more »
March 27
Africa: Refugee Women in Congo Are Planting the Seeds for Change With Cash Transfers
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Africa: Korea Inspires Green Digital Futures for Mozambique and Madagascar
As countries strive to balance rapid digital transformation with sustainable energy use, a major challenge emerges--how can digital expansion be green and inclusive? Many… Read more »
March 24
Africa: New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma's Urban Mobility and Generate More Than 10,000 Jobs
A new World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania's capital, Dodoma, unlocking economic opportunities and creating over 10,000 new jobs by… Read more »
Africa: Breaking Barriers - How Ethiopia's Women Entrepreneurs Are Excelling in Male-Dominated Industries and Creating Jobs
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March 21
Africa: World Bank Boosts Support to Enhance Employment Opportunities for 500,000 Young People in Angola
The World Bank approved $250 million in financing for the Angola Youth Employment Opportunities Project (AYEOP) to support the Government of Angola to increase productivity and… Read more »
Africa: Bridging Gaps and Building Dreams - Relance Initiative to Boost Education and Job Opportunities for Youths in Chad and Mauritania
The World Bank has approved the Sahel Regional Engagement for Learning and Collaboration in Education (RELANCE) project, a landmark initiative designed to improve education… Read more »
March 14
Cameroon: World Bank Group Supports Cameroon's Economic Resilience, Domestic Revenue Mobilization, and Transparency of Public Finances
The World Bank Group today approved two operations for Cameroon for a total amount of $400 million. The two operations will complement each other to improve the use and… Read more »
March 13
Comoros: Surviving Cyclone Chido in Comoros - a Story of Hope and Resilience
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Mauritania: Revitalizing Farmland in Mauritania - a Community-Driven Initiative
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South Sudan: World Bank's South Sudan Economic Monitor Urges Swift and Sustained Reforms to Accelerate Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth
The 7th Edition of South Sudan Economic Monitor (SSEM) titled 'A Pathway to Overcome the Crisis' released today by the World Bank assessed that South Sudan's economy is projected… Read more »
March 12
Guinea: Kadiatou's Journey From Forced Marriage to Education
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March 11
Africa: Institutional and Policy Reforms Needed to Boost Economic Growth and Development in Liberia
The World Bank today launched its flagship report, the Liberia Country Economic Memorandum, titled "Escaping the Natural Resource Trap: Pathways to Sustainable Growth and Economic… Read more »
March 06
East Africa: In Tanzania, Energy and One Woman's Vision Is Revolutionizing Lake Victoria's Sardine Trade
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Tanzania: Light At the End of the Tunnel - How Electrification Is Powering Tanzania's Small-Scale Mining Sector
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March 04
Africa: Economic Diversification Is Crucial for Unlocking New Sources of Growth in Equatorial Guinea, Says New Report
Economic diversification away from oil, investing in its people and strengthening institutions are crucial for stemming economic decline in Equatorial Guinea, says the World Bank… Read more »
March 01
Benin: Strengthening Resilience and Social Cohesion and Reducing the Vulnerability of Refugees in Northern Benin
The World Bank has approved $33 million in additional financing from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project… Read more »
February 20
Burkina Faso: Farming Communities in Burkina Faso Are Improving Their Agricultural Practices With Innovative Weather Tools
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February 19
Africa: WRI and the World Bank Present Landmark Assessment of Nature-Based Solutions in Africa
The assessment includes contributions from the African Development Bank. WRI also launches Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator, supporting 11 African cities in building climate… Read more »
Eswatini: A New Public Finance Review Aims to Help Eswatini Improve Fiscal Policy for Better Development Outcomes
The World Bank and the Government of Eswatini launched a new review highlighting ways to make fiscal policy in Eswatini more efficient and effective. The Eswatini Public Finance… Read more »
February 18
Africa: World Bank Promotes Inclusive Connectivity in Lake Chad Region
The World Bank today approved $170 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Chad improve connectivity, logistics, and value chains with subregional… Read more »
February 13
Africa: World Bank Expands Support to Electrify Rural Eswatini, Reaching 200,000 People
A new World Bank financed project is helping set Eswatini on the path to universal energy access by 2030. The Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation… Read more »
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