June 27
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Angola
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Southern Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Malawi
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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 »
Uganda: Uganda Should Improve Public Spending On Health for a More Productive Population
Economic activity in Uganda has remained resilient despite multiple successive shocks, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 5.3% in FY22/23 to an estimated 6%… Read more »
Africa: Inclusive Digitalization in Eastern and Southern Africa Program - Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
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June 25
Equatorial Guinea: New Report Proposes a Way Forward to Develop a Safe and Inclusive Digital Economy
In the wake of new challenges and its prolonged oil-dependency, Equatorial Guinea's government is aiming for economic diversification as a key course of action for growth and… Read more »
June 24
Tanzania: A Climate-Smart Focus in the Livestock Sector Can Help Tanzania Increase Production and Generate Jobs
-Tanzania can significantly boost its livestock sector's economic contribution with a bold and comprehensive plan that emphasizes climate-smart strategies and innovations. A new… 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 »
Chad: The World Bank Is Helping Chad Strengthen Its Social Protection System
The World Bank has approved $100 million in International Development Association (IDA)* financing for Chad, with additional support of $20 million from the Sahel Adaptive Social… Read more »
June 20
Malawi: Affordable Solar Power Is Increasing Electricity Access for Malawi's Households
The reduced cost of solar electricity has made electricity access affordable even to low-income households. Off-Grid electricity is playing a critical role in rapidly scaling up… Read more »
Gambia: Transforming the Gambia's Agriculture - From Subsistence to Market-Oriented Farming
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Somalia: Somalia Expects 3.1 Percent GDP Growth, Rebounding From Drought and Commodity Price Shocks
Somalia's economy is expected to grow at 3.1 percent in 2023 up from 2.4 percent in 2022. This rebound in growth was driven by improved weather conditions and policy reforms… Read more »
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 13
Africa: World Bank Approves Grant to Boost Community Access to Funds Earned From Carbon Credits
First-of-its-kind program will drive engagement and impact through close collaboration with Civil Society Organizations and farming communities. Read more »
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 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 10
Zambia: Unlocking Productivity and Economic Transformation for Better Jobs in Zambia
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Africa: Cabo Verde Must Invest in the Blue Economy for Growth and Sustainability
Cabo Verde has shown resilience in the post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, but the crisis highlighted vulnerabilities such as dependence on tourism and risks from underperforming… Read more »
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 »
Africa: The Tamed Sea - an Alliance Restored With Coastal Communities
When the powerful waves crashed onto the shores of Aného, Togo, and Grand Popo, Benin in April 2024, communities of these neighboring West African border towns were unfazed.… Read more »
Mozambique: Youth Entrepreneurship Transforming Mozambique's Future
In Mozambique, young entrepreneurs like Gaspar Sitoé, who created Cachichi Clothing Enterprise, are transforming the economy with support from the Emprega Program, which… Read more »
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