Agro-industrialization Offers Clear Path Toward Increased Economic Growth and Job-creation in Uganda
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Living with Disabilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The support for these inspiring women will continue. The next step for these up-and-coming women micro-entrepreneurs will be…
World Bank Report Calls for Stronger Climate Adaptation to Safeguard Gabon’s Growth and Livelihoods
LIBREVILLE, December 2, 2025 – The Gabon Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), released today, explores Gabon’s prospects for…
World Bank Group Launches New Partnership Strategy to Accelerate Economic Diversification for Growth and Employment (EDGE) in Mauritania
WASHINGTON, November 26, 2025 –Â The World Bank Group announced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the Islamic…
World Bank Supports Mauritania’s Reforms to Drive Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
NOUAKCHOTT, November 25, 2025 – The World Bank has approved Mauritania’s First Reform for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth…
Somalia is Innovating to Provide Communities with Clean, Safe Water Despite Climate Change Effects
Just three kilometers from the town of Borama, in Somaliland’s Awdal region, lies the village of Holhol cradled…
Pathways for Poverty Reduction and Middle-Class Expansion in Equatorial Guinea
MALABO, November 24, 2025 –Â A new report from the World Bank Group finds that Equatorial Guinea stands at…
Regional Summit on Digital Transformation in Western and Central africa – Cotonou Declaration – World Bank Group
Regional Summit on Digital Transformation in Western and Central africa – Cotonou Declaration World Bank GroupHarnessing Digital Potential To…
Sierra Leone’s Economy Shows Resilience, Private Sector Reform Key to Sustained Growth and Jobs
FREETOWN, November 6, 2025 – Sierra Leone’s economy is showing signs of stability in the face of heightened global…
How VAT Affects Households in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The nationally representative 2020 Household Survey for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was conducted by the National…
The Republic of Congo Commits to Reducing Climate Risks and Strengthening Urban Infrastructure and Sustainable Development
WASHINGTON, October 30, 2025 –Â The World Bank has approved $60 million for the Strengthening Urban Resilience Project to…
World Bank Approves New Financing to Enhance Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Sierra Leone
WASHINGTON, October 30, 2025 –Â The World Bank today approved an additional grant of $18.34 million to support Sierra…