South Africa
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World Bank Supports First Program-for-Results in South Africa to Boost Urban Service Delivery
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World Bank Supports First Program-for-Results in South Africa to Boost Urban Service Delivery
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/11/07/world-bank-supports-first-program-for-results-in-south-africa-to-boost-urban-service-delivery

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the South Africa Metro Trading Services Program, the first-ever Program-for-Results (PforR) operation in the country.

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ZAF

BY THE NUMBERS: SOUTH AFRICA

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OVERVIEW:
SOUTH AFRICA
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THE LATEST FROM SOUTH AFRICA

Discover news, blogs, and stories on how the World Bank is driving change and shaping country's future.

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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 region 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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Learning - Overdue Reforms and Emerging Priorities in Basic Education
Learning - Overdue Reforms and Emerging Priorities in Basic Education
This report seeks to address the question of how to transform the education system into a driver of inclusive growth.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/5607651e-fb3b-458b-b6fa-ad5f4dfa653a
Read Full Report
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Preparing the Workforce for the Green Transition: How to Promote the Green Transition, Competitiveness, and Employability by Focusing on Skills Development in South Africa
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/4e8632c8-74c4-449c-a93a-5b49ec0daaeb
Preparing the Workforce for the Green Transition: How to Promote the Green Transition, Competitiveness, and Employability by Focusing on Skills Development in South Africa
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Skills for the Green Transition in South Africa
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Skills for the Green Transition in South Africa
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Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa: Overview
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/70ac3e98-6c3a-4376-8aa3-e2fd34f873ee
Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa: Overview
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CONNECT WITH US

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Country Leadership

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Satu Kahkonen
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/s/satu-kahkonen
Satu Kahkonen
Division Director for South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini
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Feyi Boroffice
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Feyi Boroffice
Operations Manager, Africa
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Country Office

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P.O. Box 12629
Hatfield, 0028
Pretoria, South Africa
+27 (0)12 742 3100

For media inquiries

Lavinia Engelbrecht
lengelbrecht@worldbankgroup.org

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