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The World Bank in Gabon

Gabon joined the World Bank in 1963. Since then, the Bank has provided support through the financing of more than 20 projects in a variety of sectors.

Congo Basin

The lungs of Africa

Tropical forests are vital assets for global climate and biodiversity, and for countries development and climate priorities.
Economic Update

Adjusting fuel prices

Reforming fuel subsidies to benefit the poor would allow resources mobilization to improve essential services
Country Economic Memorandum

Greener and inclusive growth

A structural transformation of the economy is essential for a better green growth and job creation model.

Gabon At-A-Glance

Gabon, a central African country, is rich in natural resources. Located on the Atlantic Ocean, it borders Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of Congo. It is sparsely populated, with a population of 2 million (2017) and forests covering 85% of its territory.

Overview

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Project

Better ICT

E-Gabon and Cab Projects aim to improve internet access and to accelerate the development of Gabon’s digital innovation ecosystem, and delivery and management of public health services.

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Research

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Blogs

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Experts

Cheick Fantamady Kanté

Country Director

Aissatou Diallo

World Bank Resident Representative for Gabon and Equatorial Guinea

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News & Events

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In Depth

Oct 04, 2023

Africa’s Pulse

Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is set to decelerate from 3.6% in 2022 to 2.5% in 2023.
Sep 12, 2023

CPIA Africa

The 2023 Africa Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) report covers the period January to December 2022. The overall average score for Sub-Saharan Africa’s IDA-eligible countries remained unchanged in 2022 ...
IDA in Africa

With IDA’s help, hundreds of millions of people have escaped poverty—through the creation of jobs, access to clean water, schools, roads, nutrition, electricity, and more.
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.

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