Africa Regional Integration

Harvesting Hope: How Communities Are Reviving the Lake Chad Region

With $170 million in financing from the World Bank, the Lake Chad Region Recovery and Development Project (PROLAC) has facilitated climate-resilient agriculture, restored livelihoods, and expanded access to jobs for 1.5 million people.

Guinea's electricity surge: powering local small businesses and communities

The OMVG transmission network has increased Guinea’s electricity trade capacity to 340,000 KVA, up from zero in 2015, surpassing the original project target and enabling reliable cross-border energy exchange.

Expanding Financial Coverage to Save Lives in Eastern and Southern Africa

More than twelve million people in Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Seychelles, and Zambia will benefit from the second phase of the Regional Emergency Preparedness and Access to Inclusive Recovery (REPAIR) Program, a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at strengthening resilience to climate-related shocks and other disasters.

The African Centers of Excellence: 10 Years of Innovation and Impact

Over the past decade, the African Centers of Excellence (ACE) have trained thousands of students in key fields such as health, agriculture, digital technology, energy, and the environment. But behind the numbers lies a powerful ambition: to equip Africa’s youth with the skills to meet the continent’s challenges, and to build sustainable bridges between universities, businesses, and public services.

Guinea: Kadiatou's journey from forced marriage to education

With support from the Sahel Women's Empowerment and Demographic Dividend Project (SWEDD), Kadiatou and 105,703 other girls in Guinea have continued their studies with food scholarships, school kits, and extra classes. SWEDD has significantly reduced dropout rates among girls in Guinea, achieving a retention rate of 99.66% in 2024, surpassing the forecast of 80%.

Scaling Innovative Finance for Growth in the Horn of Africa

As we step into 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the future of the Horn of Africa (HoA) and the opportunities ahead. In October 2024, we were part of the 22nd Ministerial Meeting of the Horn of Africa Initiative hosted by the World Bank Group (WBG), bringing together finance ministers from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. Alongside ministers, development partners, and key regional players, we discussed the region’s economic challenges and explored the potential for innovative financial solutions towards a brighter, more sustainable future.

Powering Africa: The Transformational Impact of Regional Energy Projects in ...

The World Bank Group’s regional integration approach in the energy sector in Africa supports the development of more efficient and resilient regional electricity markets through the West African Power Pool (WAPP) master plan.