Senegal to build sustainable digital economy with World Bank support
19/12/2018The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a $180 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to support Senegal’s efforts to enhance.
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World Bank Group launches L’Afrique Excelle to support Francophone Africa’s top tech entrepreneurs
19/11/2018The World Bank Group has announced L’Afrique Excelle, a six-month business acceleration program designed to support the 20 most promising growth stage.
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Rwanda, World Bank sign $20 million agreement to support public financial management reforms
08/11/2018The Government of Rwanda and the World Bank Group have signed a $20 million credit agreement to improve budget reliability and control.
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Kenya’s GDP projected to rise by 5.7% in 2018 – World Bank
11/10/2018Kenya’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to rise to 5.7% in 2018—up from 4.9% in 2017—and continue to increase.
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Kenya’s economy poised to rebound in 2018, World Bank
11/10/2018Kenya’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to rise to 5.7% in 2018—up from 4.9% in 2017—and continue to increase.
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World Bank projects 2% growth in the MENA region
10/10/2018Growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to rebound to an average of 2% in 2018, up.
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Kenya: World Bank Unit Invests Sh20 Billion in Kenya Firms
28/09/2018World Bank’s private financing arm International Finance Corporation invested Sh20 billion in Kenya the year ended June and expects that this will.
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World Bank earmarks $1b for energy in developing nations
27/09/2018The World Bank Group is committing $1 billion to a new global programme aimed at accelerating investments in battery storage for energy.
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World Bank approves first loans to Somalia in 30 years
26/09/2018The World Bank has approved $80 million in loans to Somalia to fund public finance reforms, the first loan it has given.
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Mozambique: World Bank invests $45 million to boost rural resilience
24/09/2018The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $45 million International Development Association grant to support the second phase.
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