The World Bank in Angola

The World Bank Group supports Angola’s efforts to reduce poverty and promote economic growth by working with the government, development partners and civil society.

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Relief to Poor Angolans

Along with cash, the new Kwenda government payment program provides access to health and education services. Here’s how.
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An Untapped Resource

Blog4Dev winner Evaristo Ucuahamba Manasés says young Africans can help bridge gaps in COVID-19 response.
COVID-19

WBG Response in Africa

Learn more about the World Bank Group’s response to COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Angola At-A-Glance

A vast country with a long coastline and central plateau, Angola thrusts inland across Southern Africa to border Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its principal cities, including its capital, Luanda, look west over the South Atlantic to Brazil, another Portuguese-speaking nation (like itself). It has a population of more than 30 million (2018).

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Angola Growth and Inclusion

Through social inclusion and the private sector, this project aims to help the country achieve more sustainable and inclusive growth.

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Jean-Christophe Carret

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In Depth

Apr 13, 2022

Africa’s Pulse

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CPIA Africa

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World Bank Africa Multimedia

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