STATE OF THE REGION
Join us for a discussion about the role of a skilled and knowledgeable population in boosting productivity, Oct. 12, 21:00 (ET)
KENYA ECONOMIC UPDATE | 10 OCT 2018
A new economic analysis shows that public spending in education benefits poor people, as would investments in health facilities.
AFRICA’S PULSE | OCTOBER 3, 2018
This issue of Africa’s Pulse examines the region’s productivity trends compared to other regions, including resource allocation.
Countries
Project
West Africa Power Pool: Phase 1
The Power Interconnector Project for Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea aims to reduce electricity costs and increase supply and export capability.
Research
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News & Events
In Depth
Apr 19, 2018
Africa's Pulse, No. 17, April 2018
A new analysis of African economies shows the region’s growth is projected to reach 3.1% in 2018, and average 3.6% in 2019–20.
Oct 30, 2017
Monitoring Progress in Policy
IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, contributes nearly 50% of its funds to 39 African countries.
Oct 30, 2017
International Development Association (IDA) in Africa
IDA, the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, contributes nearly 50% of its funds to 39 African countries.
Oct 31, 2017
Doing Business 2018
The Doing Business project provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement across 190 economies and selected cities and the subnational and regional levels.
Additional Resources
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