July 30, 2024
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 »
July 26, 2024
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 »
July 25, 2024
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 »
July 22, 2024
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 »
July 18, 2024
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 »
July 16, 2024
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 »
July 11, 2024
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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July 08, 2024
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 »
Nigeria: World Bank Appoints New Country Director for Nigeria
The newly appointed Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiamé Diop, assumed his new position today. He is succeeding Shubham Chaudhuri who completed his term in the same… Read more »
July 03, 2024
Mozambique: Unlocking Opportunities for Millions in Mozambique With Free IDs
Isac, a 13-year-old boy from Homoíne district in Inhambane province, southern Mozambique, dreams of becoming a nurse. But until recently, his hopes were dashed by a hard… Read more »
June 28, 2024
Niger: The World Bank Supports Food Security and Climate Resilience for Households in Niger
The World Bank today approved funding to support Niger's agriculture and livestock sectors so that they become more productive, have better market access, and can stimulate private… Read more »
June 27, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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 »
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