Distributive, participative and decentralized, open innovation programs can pave the way for start-ups to access larger markets.
Improved health, education and economic opportunity for women has led to a decline in fertility rates and an increase in GDP.
Building human capital is important because investing in health, education, and youth skills development can help end poverty.
IDA commitments total $727.48 million in 12 national ($499.03 million) and four regional ($228.45 million) projects.
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While fragility is holding back economic growth, the latest Africa’s Pulse says that digital transformation is the way forward.
In Five Charts: Understanding the Africa Country Policy and Institutional Assessment report for 2017.
With help from IDA, between 2012 and 2015, the share of people living on less than $1.90/day dropped from 43% to 35%.
Watch, listen and click through the latest videos, podcasts and slideshows highlighting the World Bank’s work in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Doing Business report provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement. See where your country ranks.
