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 »

Zambia: Zambia and World Bank Sign Agreement to Cut Carbon Emissions in Eastern Province

Communities in Zambia's Eastern Province are set to reap the benefits of their efforts in forest conservation, climate-smart agriculture, and other activities such as fuel… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania's Greener Future - Reducing Methane in Waste and Livestock Sectors

Did you know that nearly 60% of the waste in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is food waste? It ends up in waste disposal sites where it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas whose… Read more »

Mauritania: Promoting Urban Renewal in Mauritania to Build Resilience

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Africa: Roads and Bridges in the Refugee Hosting Districts/Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road Corridor Project

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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 »

Tanzania: New World Bank Financing to Increase Access to Justice for All Zanzibaris

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2024--The World Bank today approved new financing to improve access to justice, efficiency, and transparency of judicial services for the citizens of Zanzibar. Read more »

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 »

Namibia: World Bank Loan to Namibia Supports Renewable Energy Integration

--Today marks the approval of Namibia's first ever World Bank financed energy project, aimed at improving the reliability of the country's transmission network and enabling… Read more »

Africa: Women and Girls in Mozambique to Benefit From New Initiative Combatting Gender-Based Violence

Women and girls in Mozambique are set to benefit from a new initiative to address Gender-based Violence (GBV), approved by the World Bank Board of Directors on April 30. The… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Powerful Coalition Launched to Drive African Development, Fueled By IDA

Leaders from across Africa are joining civil society, foundations, the private sector, and young people to form a continental alliance for bold transformation ahead of the next… Read more »

Africa: Persistent Gender Disparities Hinder Women's Safety and Productivity in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Gender-Based Violence Assessment and the Gender Assessment show that the country has made progress but there are further actions that can be taken to address gender… Read more »

Africa: New World Bank Initiative to Strengthen Access to Basic Services, Boosts Food Security, and Builds Resilience for Sudanese Communities

Sudan has experienced a relentless escalation of conflict with far-reaching consequences, causing devastating harm to individuals, social structures, infrastructure, and the… Read more »

Malawi: Unlocking Malawi's Trade Barriers Through One-Stop Border Posts

The Dedza border post, situated between Malawi and Mozambique, is a busy place. On average, more than 80 trucks are cleared daily, carrying shop merchandise from South Africa to… Read more »

Africa: Upscaling Transformative Agricultural Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa

In the heart of sub-Saharan Africa, amidst the fields of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Nigeria, I bore witness to something truly remarkable: the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Energizing Ethiopia - New World Bank Program Expands Access to Electricity

A new World Bank program is set to strengthen and expand the electricity network, improve sector financial viability, and enable renewable energy generation through private sector… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia - World Bank Helps Strengthen Rural Connectivity and Road Access to Boost Climate-Resilience and Food Security

new program targeted at improving rural connectivity and access to markets aims to assist 11.3 million people in rural Ethiopia, 50% of which are women. A $300 million grant from… Read more »

Tanzania: New World Bank Financing to Boost Safety and Efficiency of Tanzania's Key Railway Line

vital railway segment linking Tanzania's capital, Dar es Salaam, to Isaka is set for major improvements benefitting nearly 900,000 people thanks to newly approved financing from… Read more »

Africa: World Bank Group Statement On Debt Restructuring Agreement for Zambia

The World Bank today released the following statement on Zambia: Read more »

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 »

Malawi: Improving Water and Sanitation Facilities in Malawi's Urban Schools for Better Learning Outcomes

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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 »

Tanzania: Tanzania Can Unlock Important Economic Benefits By Accelerating Health and Fertility Improvements

Tanzania has made important strides in reducing infant and child mortality, but the authorities must act quickly to capitalize on this progress and accelerate efforts to reduce… Read more »