BLOG4DEV CONTEST | APRIL 15, 2019
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REPORT | MARCH 14, 2019
Environmental degradation in the coastal areas of West Africa cost $3.8 billion in 2017, says a new World Bank study.
HUMAN CAPITAL PROJECT
Building human capital is important because investing in health, education, and youth skills development can help end poverty.
Project
Community Driven Development Improves Basic Services
Community-led projects rehabilitated schools for 81,000 students and improved access to water and sanitation services for 10,000 people.
Research
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News & Events
In Depth
Digital Revolution = Growth
While fragility is holding back economic growth, the latest Africa’s Pulse says that digital transformation is the way forward.
Monitoring Progress in Policy
In Five Charts: Understanding the Africa Country Policy and Institutional Assessment report for 2017.
IDA in Africa
With help from IDA, between 2012 and 2015, the share of people living on less than $1.90/day dropped from 43% to 35%.
World Bank Africa Multimedia
Watch, listen and click through the latest videos, podcasts and slideshows highlighting the World Bank’s work in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Doing Business in Benin
The Doing Business report provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement. See where your country ranks.
Additional Resources
Country Office Contacts
Main Office Contact
Banque MondialeB.P. 03-2112
Cotonou, Bénin
+229-21-30-5857
For general information and inquiries
Yao Gnona AfangbedjiConsultant
+229-21-30-5857
yafangbedji@worldbank.org