An electrification project aims to expand energy to nearly 80 million people who currently lack access.
A new economic analysis says the country would benefit from policies that promote diversification and long-term inclusive growth.
The World Bank has no affiliation or connection with the so-called organization “End Poverty” or its alleged employment offers.
This project supports rehabilitation and improvement of service delivery infrastructure and livelihood opportunities, strengthening of social cohesion and providing response to crises.
Stronger oil prices in early 2017 mean signs of economic recovery but this will remain fragile until new policies are in place.
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.
