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The World Bank In Africa

Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to rise to a modest 2.6% in 2019 from 2.5% in 2018, which is 0.2 percentage points lower than the April forecast.

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Women, Business and the Law

Eleven African countries implemented reforms in seven areas to advance women’s economic participation.

Global Economic Prospects

2020 Growth to Increase

After moderate growth in 2019, a new World Bank reports forecasts regional growth will pick up to 2.9% this year.

Nigeria Economic Update

Productivity Can Boost Growth

A new economic analysis says without robust productivity growth, the number of Nigerians living in poverty will continue to rise.

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Africa At-A-Glance

Sub-Saharan Africa’s opportunities are vast, and its challenges persistent. Home to the world’s largest free trade area and a 1.2 billion-person market, the continent is poised to create an entirely new development path harnessing the potential of its resources and people. Average growth rates across the continent are not yet reflecting this sentiment. Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to rise...

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Helping African Girls Create a Brighter Future

The Sahel Women’s Empowerment and Demographic Dividend Project (SWEDD), aims to empower women and adolescent girls in Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania and Niger.

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