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.

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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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    World Bank Resident Representative for Gabon and Equatorial Guinea

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    Country Office Contacts

    Main Office Contact
    Immeuble Libreville Business Square (LBS) ex GML
    BP 4027
    Libreville, Gabon
    +241 01 79 49 00
    +241 01 74 96 05
    For general information and inquiries
    Odilia R. Hebga
    External Affairs Officer
    Yaoundé, Cameroon
    +237-2-22-50-80-45
    For project-related issues and complaints