Zimbabwe: Boosting Quality of Life - Zimbabwe's Lupane Water Supply Project

The Lupane Water Supply Project in Zimbabwe, supported by ZIMREF and the World Bank, has significantly improved access to safe water in the Matebeleland North Province. Upgrading… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Niger Anticipates Economic Recovery On the Back of Oil Revenues

Niger's economy is set to rebound after a year marked by an unprecedented political crisis. However, the rebound is dependent on favorable security and climate conditions, and… Read more »

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 »

Africa: Rwanda's Economy Registers Strong Growth in Early 2024 Despite Persistent Challenges

Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched… Read more »

Central African Republic: World Bank Supports Climate Resilience in the Central African Republic

The World Bank today approved a US$70 million grant (just over CFAF 41 billion) from the International Development Association (IDA)* to improve access to basic infrastructure and… Read more »

Rwanda: 200,000 Youths to Benefit From Skills Development Program

The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than 200,000 youths in Rwanda through the Priority Skills for Growth and Youth Empowerment (PSGYE)… Read more »

Namibia: Mariama Cire Sylla Announced As World Bank Group Resident Representative for Namibia

Effective October 1st, 2024, Mariama Cire Sylla becomes the World Bank Group's joint Resident Representative for Namibia. Read more »

South Sudan: World Bank Group Partners With South Sudan to Strengthen Institutional and Human Resource Capabilities in the Public Service

JUBA, September 5, 2024--The World Bank Group Executive Board of Directors has approved International Development Association* (IDA) grant financing to the Government of the… Read more »

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 »

Africa: World Bank Appoints New Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda

The World Bank has appointed Mr. Qimiao Fan as the new Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda, effective September 1, 2024. Mr. Fan, who has over 35 years of… Read more »

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 »

Congo-Kinshasa: Improved Forest and Landscape Management in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Welcome to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a land of vast opportunity and constant challenges. Home to mighty rivers, mountain gorillas, and mineral mining; Soukous… Read more »

Africa: 6.2 Million Vulnerable People in Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique to Benefit From Financial Readiness Against Climate Shocks

Over six million people in Comoros, Madagascar, and Mozambique are set to benefit from a new World Bank regional program that will enhance Eastern and Southern African countries'… Read more »

Africa: Somalia Taps World Bank Support to Promote Economic Resilience Through More Sustainable Public Finances and Private Sector Development

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved Development Policy Financing (DPF) that introduces for the first-time drought index insurance to 180,000 of Somalia's… Read more »

Ethiopia: World Bank Backs Ethiopia's Reforms to Promote Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, Enhance Resilience, and Take Climate Action

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved today the Ethiopia First Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Development Policy Operation. This policy operation supports… Read more »

Seychelles: New World Bank Group Strategy for Seychelles to Focus On Inclusive Growth and Resilience to Climate Change

The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors have endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Seychelles from FY2025 to FY2030. This strategic framework lays out… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Economic Monitor Calls for Urgent and Sustained Reforms for Faster and More Inclusive Growth

Malawi's current economic difficulties require a combination of immediate response measures and urgent reforms to address longstanding macroeconomic imbalances including persistent… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Tanzania: Bringing Justice Within the Grasp of Ordinary Men and Women in Tanzania

Fatuma Mbaruku, a 38-year-old mother of four, traveled from Azimio to the Temeke Integrated Justice Center to file for custody and support for her four children after her 2023… Read more »

Tanzania: World Bank Group Launches New Framework for Inclusive, Private Sector-Led, and Resilient Growth in Tanzania

The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has endorsed the new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Tanzania to support the country in consolidating its status as a… Read more »

Africa: Between Poverty and Fragility - Affordable and Accessible Health Centers in Mali

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Chad: World Bank Launches an Economic Report

Enhancing the economic inclusion of refugees necessitates acknowledging their economic contributions, according to the World Bank Chad Economic Update 2024, which dedicates a… Read more »