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 »
February 05
Africa: Empowering Communities - Brighter Homes, Brighter Futures
Access to electricity is a lifeline, not just a utility. For countries like Madagascar, it holds the key to transforming lives, creating jobs, driving economic growth, boosting… Read more »
February 04
South Africa: South Africa - Transforming the Basic Education Sector Can Drive Inclusive Growth
Transforming the basic education sector by improving the quality of learning from an early age can drive inclusive growth in South Africa, according to a World Bank report released… Read more »
January 31
Africa: Improving Resilience to Weather Shocks and Climate Resilience to Boost Economic Growth in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's economic outlook is positive, with recovery from the 2019/20 COVID-19 recession and the 2024 El Niño-related drought, according to the fifth Zimbabwe Economic… Read more »
January 30
Malawi: Malawi Economic Monitor Highlights the Need for Urgent Action On Macroeconomic Reforms and the Transformative Potential of Mining
Malawi's economic recovery remains fragile due to lagging implementation of macroeconomic reforms and a series of exogenous shocks impacting the country according to the latest… Read more »
January 28
Africa: Leaders Commit To 'Concrete Plans' to Transform Africa's Energy Sector
Thirty African Heads of State and governments today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power… Read more »
Africa: Heads of State Commit to Concrete Plans to Transform Africa's Energy Sector, With Strong Backing From Global Partners
Thirty African Heads of State and governments today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power… Read more »
January 27
Africa: South Sudan Renewable Natural Resources Potential Can Promote Inclusive Economic Growth - World Bank Report
A new South Sudan Natural Resource Review (NRR) report released today by the World Bank reveals that South Sudan has abundant natural resources potential that can be sustainably… Read more »
January 24
Africa: New World Bank Financing to Strengthen Health System Performance, Equity, and Resilience
The World Bank today approved a €142 million ($150 million equivalent) credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $17 million grant from the Global… Read more »
West Africa: Enhancing Regional Power Trade and Energy Access in West Africa
A New World Bank Operation to Support a Fully Functional Regional Power Market and Address Crucial Needs for Electricity Access, Reliability and Security. Read more »
January 22
Mali: World Bank Quenches the Thirst of Bamako and Mali's Secondary Cities
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Mali increase access to drinking water and improve the conservation… Read more »
January 21
Madagascar: Bringing Light and Life to Rural Health Centers in Madagascar
A rural health center in Mateliona Betafo, Madagascar, has transformed healthcare delivery with solar-powered electricity through the World Bank-supported LEAD Project. For nearly… Read more »
January 20
Zambia: Zambia to Benefit From Expanded Access to Affordable Energy Thanks to Increased Power Transmission With Tanzania
new World Bank backed project, the Zambia - Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP), will enable Zambia to access more sustainable and affordable energy to power its economy and… Read more »
January 15
Guinea Bissau: World Bank Approves a $20 Million Project to Strengthen Health, Education, and Social Services in Guinea-Bissau
The World Bank has approved a $20 million grant to strengthen education, health, and social protection services in Guinea-Bissau, focusing on the country's most vulnerable:… Read more »
January 07
Namibia: New World Bank Group Strategy Aims to Boost Job Creation and Access to Quality Services
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors discussed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Namibia, which outlines the World Bank Group's strategy in the country for… Read more »
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