Africa: Tanzania Economic Update - Overcoming Demographic Challenges While Embracing Opportunities

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Ethiopia: Investing in and Empowering Young Destitute Mothers - Ethiopia's Urban Safety Nets

Ethiopia's Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project (UPSNJP) targets society's most vulnerable members to enable them to become productive citizens. Read more »

Africa: Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies in Africa

The World Bank Board of Directors today approved an additional $40 million in IDA* grants to the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR** Climate Research for Africa project (AICCRA), a… Read more »

Central Africa: Voices From Western and Central Africa - Standing Up for the Power of Girls

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Africa: Somalia's Quest for Progress Unveiled Through Data

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Ghana: World Bank to Provide $300 Million to Ghana to Strengthen Macroeconomic Stability and Support Resilient Economic Growth

The World Bank today approved a $300 million Development Policy Operation for Ghana. The First Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing is a critical contribution by the… Read more »

Mozambique: Shaping the Skills and Jobs of Youth in Mozambique - Technical and Vocational Training

Aurora Miranda is a young woman on a mission: connecting homes in her community to the power grid. Read more »

West Africa: Enhancing Food Security in West Africa

The World Bank today approved an amount of $200 million in IDA* financing to support the third phase of the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP-3) to increase preparedness… Read more »

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

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

Burundi: Burundi Receives a Boost to Continue Strengthening Public Financial Management

Burundi is making steady progress in enhancing Public Financial Management (PFM) efficiency and transparency in recent years and is committed to implementing reforms aimed at… Read more »

Togo: Transforming Lives in Vulnerable Communities in Togo

Akossiwa Akakpo lives in Ognawlou, a village located about 35 kilometers from Atakpamé in southern Togo. She is eager to send her granddaughters to school for their future… Read more »

Burundi: World Bank Provides Continued Support for Energy Access in Burundi

Although Burundi's economic growth is steadily improving, efforts risks stalling due to lack of access to electricity which affects households,industries, and commercial premises.… Read more »

Tanzania: New Financing to Support Private Sector-Led Inclusive Growth and Climate-Resilient Development in Dar es Salaam

Today the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved two new financing operations for Tanzania: a $750 million Development Policy Financing (DPF) operation set to support… Read more »

Southern Africa: Two Million People to Be Protected From Water-Related Climate Shocks and Flooding in Eastern and Southern Africa

Nearly two million people will be protected from exposure to water-related climate shocks, including flooding, thanks to protective and resilient infrastructure, improved disaster… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Economic Performance Strengthened in 2023 Despite Continued Challenges

Kenya's economic performance strengthened in 2023 despite continued challenges, with real GDP growth accelerating from 4.8% in 2022 to an estimated 5% in 2023. This is according to… Read more »

Central Africa: A One Health Approach to Boost Health Security in Western and Central Africa

The World Bank Board today approved a Health Security Program for Western and Central Africa in a move to boost health security in the sub-region. During its first phase, the $500… Read more »

Tanzania: Urgent Reforms Needed to Enable Strong Private Sector-Led Inclusive Growth

DAR ES SALAAM, December 19, 2023-Over the past two decades, Tanzania has exhibited robust economic growth, surpassing many developing countries, even weathering the COVID-19… Read more »

Africa: Sierra Leone - World Bank Approves U.S.$65 Million to Support Macroeconomic Stability and Governance

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved the Third Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Development Policy Financing (DPF) - a $65 million grant which will support… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Can Build On Past Success to Make Growth More Inclusive and Accelerate Poverty Reduction

Kenya has in the past been successful in translating economic growth into improved living standards of its citizens. Despite progress, the challenge going forward is to ensure the… Read more »

Africa: IMF and World Bank Announce $4.5 Billion in Debt Relief for Somalia

The Executive Boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) have approved the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Country Economic Memorandum Calls for Significant Policy Reforms to Achieve Higher Rates of Growth

Malawi's per capita economic growth has been insufficient to reduce high and stubborn rates of poverty, according to the latest World Bank Country Economic Memorandum (CEM). The… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Continued Reforms to Boost Macro-Economic Stability in Zimbabwe

Economic growth is projected to slow to 3.5 percent in 2024, a decrease from 4.5 percent in 2023, as agricultural output is expected to suffer from depressed global growth and the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Taps World Bank Support to Create Up to 45,000 New Job Opportunities and Enhance Access to Markets for Small Businesses

The World Bank has approved the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation Project (KJET) to benefit at least 45,000 Kenyans, including at least 6,800 women through new or improved job… Read more »

Africa: From Trash to Trendy Shoes - Access to Business Training and Financing Transforms Waste Into Profits

With a penchant for environmental consciousness, Misgana Gebre Egziabhair skillfully crafts sustainable footwear using recyclable materials such as repurposed automobile tires and… Read more »

Benin: Benin Can Create Opportunities for a Just Energy Transition and Green Inclusive Growth - World Bank Report

While high growth over the past decade has helped Benin reduce poverty, the country's development gains are threatened by the impact of climate shocks, according to the new Country… Read more »