Guinea-Bissau
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World Bank Publication
Economic Update
Unpacking Tax Performance in Guinea-Bissau
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/06/03/world-bank-new-economic-update-examines-fiscal-challenges-in-guinea-bissau

The report reviews economic developments and provides an outlook for 2025-2028. It provides a deep dive on tax revenue composition and performance while providing recommendations to enhance revenue mobilization in Guinea-Bissau.

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Regional Summit on Digital Transformation in Western and Central Africa
https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2025/11/17/high-level-summit-on-digital-transformation-in-western-and-central-africa
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World Bank Feature Story
Feature story
Ensuring safe motherhood: the impact of Casa das Mães in Guinea-Bissau
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/03/10/afw-ensuring-safe-motherhood-the-impact-of-casa-das-maes-in-guinea-bissau
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GNB

BY THE NUMBERS: GUINEA-BISSAU

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OVERVIEW:
GUINEA-BISSAU
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THE LATEST FROM GUINEA-BISSAU

Discover the latest press releases, feature stories, blog posts, research, publications, and more.

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Projects

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Results

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the country and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development.

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RESEARCH
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More Research & Publications
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Economic Update
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Economic Update
Unpacking Tax Performance in Guinea-Bissau
The report examines recent economic trends and development issues in the country.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/06/03/world-bank-new-economic-update-examines-fiscal-challenges-in-guinea-bissau
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2025 Africa Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA)
https://www.worldbank.org/en/data/datatopics/cpia
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Africa’s Pulse: Pathways to Job Creation in Africa
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/africa-pulse
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Guinea-Bissau Country Climate and Development Report
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/guineabissau/publication/guinea-bissau-country-climate-and-development-report
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Country Leadership

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Rosa Brito Delgado
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Resident Representative for Guinea-Bissau
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Ousmane Diagana
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Vice President, Western and Central Africa

Country Office

World Bank Group,
UNDP Building,
Penha, Bissau,
Guinea-Bissau

For project-related issues and complaints contact guineabissaualert@worldbank.org
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