World Bank Search - documentsNzg1Yjc1NTMzOGJlNTAxNjM3MzA5Y2Y4ZTI2NmZiNTI4MmQ4ODM4MQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2024/03/05/voices-from-western-and-central-africa-standing-up-for-the-power-of-girlsNigeria,Benin,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Congo, Republic ofWhen women and girls have equal opportunities, everyone benefits. Women and girls across the African continent yearn for learning and dream of a better future where they can pursue their education, stay healthy, find work, and care for their families at the same time.subject:gender,subject:human capital for growth,regions:Africa,country:Nigeria,country:Benin,country:Guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Congo, Republic ofEnglishAfricaVoices from Western and Central Africa: Standing Up for the Power of GirlsGender,Human Capital For Growth/content/wb-home/en/news/feature/2024/03/05/voices-from-western-and-central-africa-standing-up-for-the-power-of-girls2024-03-05T10:53:57ZAfricacq5Nigeria,Benin,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Congo, Republic ofNG,BJ,GN,GW,CGFeature Story When women and girls have equal opportunities, everyone benefits. Women and girls across the African continent yearn for learning and dream of a better future where they can pursue their education, stay healthy, find work, and care for their families at the same time. In Nigeria alone, World Bank research estimates that closing gender gaps in key economic sectors could unlock $ 9.3 billion. Many countries in the region are taking steps towards political and economic inclusion. The latest World Bank’s Women, Business, and the Law report highlights that Sub-Saharan Africa continues to advance reforms to close the legal gender gap, but a broad gap remains between laws on paper and the reality on the ground. While the evidence for gender equality is clear, the personal journeys and stories of those working for change are truly inspiring. Meet Aissata Tidiane Touré, a young construction engineer and cofounder of the girls’ club in Guinea; Daagbo Hounon Houna II, Benin King of the Seas and the Oceans and Spiritual Leader; and other champions that are standing up for the power of girls. Here are five stories of change that highlight voices of girl champions from the region having ripple effects within their communities and entire countries and economies. When women and girls have equal opportunities, everyone benefits. Women and girls across the African continent yearn for learning and dream of a better future where they can pursue their education, stay healthy, find work, and care for their families at the same time. In Nigeria alone, World Bank research estimates that closing gender gaps in key economic sectors could unlock $ 9.3 billion. Many countries in the region are taking steps towards political and economic inclusion. The latest World Bank’s Women, Business, and the Law report highlights that Sub-Saharan Africa continues to advance reforms to close the legal gender gap, but a broad gap remains between laws on paper and the reality on the ground. While the evidence for gender equality is clear, the personal journeys and stories of those working for change are truly inspiring. Meet Aissata Tidiane Touré, a young construction engineer and cofounder of the girls’ club in Guinea; Daagbo Hounon Houna II, Benin King of the Seas and Feature StoryAfrica, AFRMGY5MzA0MTY3NzM4NzU3NjYwZmJkNGI3ZjM0ZTJkMTg2MTA3NWEwNQ2http://www.worldbank.org/pt/news/feature/2024/03/05/voices-from-western-and-central-africa-standing-up-for-the-power-of-girlsNigeria,Benin,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Congo, Republic ofQuando mulheres e meninas têm oportunidades iguais, todos beneficiam. As mulheres e as meninas em todo o continente africano anseiam por aprender e sonham com um futuro melhor onde possam prosseguir os seus estudos, manter-se saudáveis, encontrar trabalho e, ao mesmo tempo, cuidar das suas famílias.subject:gender,subject:human capital for growth,regions:Africa,country:Nigeria,country:Benin,country:Guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Congo, Republic ofPortugueseAfricaVozes da África Ocidental e Central: Defendendo o Poder das MeninasGender,Human Capital For Growth/content/wb-home/pt/news/feature/2024/03/05/voices-from-western-and-central-africa-standing-up-for-the-power-of-girls2024-03-05T10:53:00ZAfricacq5Nigeria,Benin,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Congo, Republic ofNG,BJ,GN,GW,CGFeature Story Quando mulheres e meninas têm oportunidades iguais, todos beneficiam. As mulheres e as meninas em todo o continente africano anseiam por aprender e sonham com um futuro melhor onde possam prosseguir os seus estudos, manter-se saudáveis, encontrar trabalho e, ao mesmo tempo, cuidar das suas famílias. Apenas na Nigéria, a pesquisa do Banco Mundial estima que a eliminação das disparidades de género nos principais setores económicos poderia desbloquear 9,3 mil milhões de dólares. Vários países da região estão a tomar medidas para promover a inclusão política e económica. Os dados mais recentes do Banco Mundial sobre Mulheres, empresas e a lei evidenciam que a África Subsaariana tem avançado nas reformas para reduzir a disparidade jurídica de género. No entanto, persiste uma significativa discrepância entre as leis estabelecidas e a sua efetiva implementação no terreno. Embora as evidências da igualdade de género sejam claras, os percursos pessoais e as histórias daqueles que trabalham pela mudança são verdadeiramente inspiradores. Conheça Aissata Tidiane Touré, uma jovem engenheira de construção e cofundadora do clube feminino na Guiné; Daagbo Hounon Houna II, Rei dos Mares e Oceanos do Benim e Líder Espiritual; e outros defensores que advogam pelo poder das meninas. Aqui estão cinco histórias de mudança que evidenciam as vozes das jovens campeãs da região, com impactos em cadeia nas suas comunidades, assim como nos países e economias como um todo. Quando mulheres e meninas têm oportunidades iguais, todos beneficiam. As mulheres e as meninas em todo o continente africano anseiam por aprender e sonham com um futuro melhor onde possam prosseguir os seus estudos, manter-se saudáveis, encontrar trabalho e, ao mesmo tempo, cuidar das suas famílias. Apenas na Nigéria, a pesquisa do Banco Mundial estima que a eliminação das disparidades de género nos principais setores económicos poderia desbloquear 9,3 mil milhões de dólares. Vários países da região estão a tomar medidas para promover a inclusão política e económica. Os dados mais recentes do Banco Mundial sobre Mulheres, empresas e a lei evidenciam que a África Subsaariana tem avançado nas reformas para reduzir a disparidade jurídica de género. No entanto, persiste uma significativa discrepância entre as leis estabelecidas e a sua efetiva implementação no terreno. Embora as evidências da igualdade de género sejam claras, os percursos pessoais e as histórias daqueles que trabalham pelFeature StoryAfrica, AFRYTY0MTBjZGU1M2Q1ZDRkOTM0MmU2ODU4NGVhNWZhY2EzMmZmOTZiMw2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/feature/2024/03/05/voices-from-western-and-central-africa-standing-up-for-the-power-of-girlsNigeria,Benin,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Congo, Republic ofLorsque les femmes et les filles bénéficient d’opportunités équivalentes, c’est la société toute entière qui est gagnante. À travers le continent africain, les femmes et les filles ont soif d’apprendre. Elles rêvent d’un avenir meilleur pour poursuivre leurs études, rester en bonne santé, trouver du travail, tout en prenant soin de leurs familles.subject:gender,subject:human capital for growth,regions:Africa,country:Nigeria,country:Benin,country:Guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Congo, Republic ofFrenchAfricaVoix d’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre : tous debout pour donner le pouvoir aux fillesGender,Human Capital For Growth/content/wb-home/fr/news/feature/2024/03/05/voices-from-western-and-central-africa-standing-up-for-the-power-of-girls2024-03-05T10:53:00ZAfricacq5Nigeria,Benin,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Congo, Republic ofNG,BJ,GN,GW,CGFeature StoryFeature StoryAfrica, AFRZTM1NGZhNTkzMjNmZWQ4NGU2ZDQ2MmYwY2IyNDlmNDFjMjUwN2ViYg2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/03/04/german-federal-minister-world-bank-vice-president-for-western-and-central-joint-visit-benin-burkina-fasoBurkina Faso,BeninGerman Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze and World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana, will visit Burkina Faso and Benin from March 4-7, 2024.programs:Education for All,subject:education,subject:social inclusion,subject:social safeguards,country:Burkina Faso,country:BeninEnglishGerman Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development and World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa on a Joint Visit to Burkina Faso and BeninEducation,Social Inclusion,Social Safeguards/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2024/03/04/german-federal-minister-world-bank-vice-president-for-western-and-central-joint-visit-benin-burkina-faso2024-03-04T09:51:00Zcq5Burkina Faso,BeninBF,BJPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRMDA3OGJjMzZjM2ZlNjUyNmY1YTI3YjRmY2UwNTM0NzI2NGI1YjcwYg2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/press-release/2024/03/04/german-federal-minister-world-bank-vice-president-for-western-and-central-joint-visit-benin-burkina-fasoBurkina Faso,BeninMme Svenja Schulze, ministre de la Coopération économique et du Développement de la République fédérale d’Allemagne et Ousmane Diagana, Vice-président de la Banque mondiale pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre, effectueront une visite au Burkina Faso et au Bénin du 4 au 7 mars prochain.programs:Education for All,subject:education,subject:social inclusion,subject:social safeguards,country:Burkina Faso,country:BeninFrenchVisite conjointe au Burkina Faso et au Bénin de la Ministre de la Coopération économique et du Développement de la République fédérale d’Allemagne et du Vice-président de la Banque mondiale pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du CentreEducation,Social Inclusion,Social Safeguards/content/wb-home/fr/news/press-release/2024/03/04/german-federal-minister-world-bank-vice-president-for-western-and-central-joint-visit-benin-burkina-faso2024-03-04T09:51:00Zcq5Burkina Faso,BeninBF,BJPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRNmM1MGI0MmI5NmU4YjNjODAzMzFkNzlmZDhjY2Q2YjYwNTUxMTY3Nw2http://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2024/01/18/digital-transformation-drives-development-in-afe-afw-africaUganda,Malawi,Mauritania,Somalia,Benin,Niger,Angola,Ethiopia,Senegal,Congo, Democratic Republic of,Cabo Verde,Mozambique,Guinea-BissauSub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces critical challenges for digital development, including underdeveloped digital infrastructure, lack of accessible and affordable connectivity, a stubborn digital gender gap, limited skills for digitally enabled industries, and inadequate regulatory and policy environments. However, in the last decade, the region has made substantial strides toward digital transformation, with hundreds of millions of people gaining access to the internet and productively utilizing a wide variety of digital services, such as mobile payments and online learning platforms. The World Bank supports countries across the SSA region in building the foundations for vibrant, safe, and inclusive digital economies and societies.regions:Africa,country:Uganda,country:Malawi,country:Mauritania,country:Somalia,country:Benin,country:Niger,country:Angola,country:Ethiopia,country:Senegal,country:Congo, Democratic Republic of,country:Cabo Verde,country:Mozambique,country:Guinea-BissauEnglishAfricaDigital Transformation Drives Development in Africa /content/wb-home/en/projects-operations/results/2024/01/18/digital-transformation-drives-development-in-afe-afw-africa2024-01-18T11:57:00ZtrueAfricacq5Uganda,Malawi,Mauritania,Somalia,Benin,Niger,Angola,Ethiopia,Senegal,Congo, Democratic Republic of,Cabo Verde,Mozambique,Guinea-BissauUG,MW,MR,SO,BJ,NE,AO,ET,SN,CD,CV,MZ,GWResultsResultsAfrica, AFRNzAyM2NjNjA5Y2JhYWNhZjY0OGU4Mjg3NWE1YTE1Nzc3ZDU5OTUyZA2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2023/12/20/a-one-health-approach-to-boost-health-security-in-western-and-central-africaLiberia,Guinea,Cabo Verde,Chad,Mauritania,Cameroon,Burkina Faso,Mali,Nigeria,Niger,Senegal,Gambia,Sierra Leone,Ghana,Gabon,Congo, Republic of,Central African Republic,Togo,Benin,Equatorial Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Cote d'IvoireThe World Bank Board today approved a Health Security Program for Western and Central Africa in a move to boost health security in the sub-region. During its first phase, the $500 million IDA* financed multiphase operation will involve Cabo Verde, Guinea, Liberia, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to increase collaboration and improve health system capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to health emergencies in the region. The Program will also leverage financing from other partners, namely the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents, and the Pandemic Fund.regions:Africa,subject:regional integration,subject:health,country:Liberia,country:Guinea,country:Cabo Verde,country:Chad,country:Mauritania,country:Cameroon,country:Burkina Faso,country:Mali,country:Nigeria,country:Niger,country:Senegal,country:Gambia,country:Sierra Leone,country:Ghana,country:Gabon,country:Congo, Republic of,country:Central African Republic,country:Togo,country:Benin,country:Equatorial Guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Cote-dIvoireEnglishAfricaA One Health Approach to Boost Health Security in Western and Central AfricaRegional Integration,HealthP179078/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2023/12/20/a-one-health-approach-to-boost-health-security-in-western-and-central-africa2023-12-19T16:02:00ZAfricacq5Liberia,Guinea,Cabo Verde,Chad,Mauritania,Cameroon,Burkina Faso,Mali,Nigeria,Niger,Senegal,Gambia,Sierra Leone,Ghana,Gabon,Congo, Republic of,Central African Republic,Togo,Benin,Equatorial Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Cote-dIvoireLR,GN,CV,TD,MR,CM,BF,ML,NG,NE,SN,GM,SL,GH,GA,CG,CF,TG,BJ,GQ,GW,CIPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIDAY2E4MjY2OWY0MTgyMDhlZmZkMTA3MjM3ZDJjODEzNjljZjY1Y2JkNg2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/press-release/2023/12/20/a-one-health-approach-to-boost-health-security-in-western-and-central-africaLiberia,Guinea,Cabo Verde,Chad,Mauritania,Cameroon,Burkina Faso,Mali,Nigeria,Niger,Senegal,Gambia,Sierra Leone,Ghana,Gabon,Congo, Republic of,Central African Republic,Togo,Benin,Equatorial Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Cote d'IvoireLa Banque mondiale a approuvé ce jour le Programme de sécurité sanitaire pour l'Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre afin de renforcer la sécurité sanitaire dans la sous-région. Au cours de sa première phase, cette opération – à phases multiples - de 500 millions de dollars financée par l'IDA* impliquera le Cap Vert, la Guinée, le Libéria et la Communauté économique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (CEDEAO) pour accroître la collaboration et améliorer la capacité des systèmes de santé à prévenir, détecter et répondre aux situations d'urgence sanitaire dans la région. Le programme mobilisera également des fonds d'autres partenaires, à savoir le Mécanisme de financement mondial pour les femmes, les enfants et les adolescents et le Fonds de lutte contre les pandémies.regions:Africa,subject:regional integration,subject:health,country:Liberia,country:Guinea,country:Cabo Verde,country:Chad,country:Mauritania,country:Cameroon,country:Burkina Faso,country:Mali,country:Nigeria,country:Niger,country:Senegal,country:Gambia,country:Sierra Leone,country:Ghana,country:Gabon,country:Congo, Republic of,country:Central African Republic,country:Togo,country:Benin,country:Equatorial Guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Cote-dIvoireFrenchAfricaUne approche intégrée pour renforcer la sécurité sanitaire en Afrique de l'Ouest et du CentreRegional Integration,HealthP179078/content/wb-home/fr/news/press-release/2023/12/20/a-one-health-approach-to-boost-health-security-in-western-and-central-africa2023-12-19T16:02:00ZAfricacq5Liberia,Guinea,Cabo Verde,Chad,Mauritania,Cameroon,Burkina Faso,Mali,Nigeria,Niger,Senegal,Gambia,Sierra Leone,Ghana,Gabon,Congo, Republic of,Central African Republic,Togo,Benin,Equatorial Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Cote-dIvoireLR,GN,CV,TD,MR,CM,BF,ML,NG,NE,SN,GM,SL,GH,GA,CG,CF,TG,BJ,GQ,GW,CIPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIDAZTEzYmMxNDAzMDdhNzdiNWNkMzY5N2IwNmZlYTAwOWQ5NjA4NWRlMg2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2023/12/13/building-trust-by-combating-corruption-in-western-and-central-africaBenin,NigeriaCorruption is a scourge that harms the poor and vulnerable the most. The World Bank works with countries around the world to help build transparent, inclusive, and accountable institutions. In Benin, the Bank has helped bring water and electricity to more people while in Nigeria, it is helping fight financial crimes.subject:anti-corruption,subject:integrity-and-anti-corruption,subject:governance in public sector,regions:Africa,country:Benin,country:Nigeria,subject:fiscal policy,subject:fiscal balanceEnglishAfricaBuilding Trust by Combating Corruption in Western and Central AfricaAnti-corruption,Integrity-and-anti-corruption,Governance In Public Sector,Fiscal Policy,Fiscal Balance/content/wb-home/en/news/feature/2023/12/13/building-trust-by-combating-corruption-in-western-and-central-africa2023-12-13T10:29:00ZAfricacq5Benin,NigeriaBJ,NGFeature StoryFeature StoryAfrica, AFRMzZkZTVjYWUxOTBmMjk2MDBhYWQ2Y2QzODMyYjk5NWY0NTRiYjNmYg2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/feature/2023/12/13/building-trust-by-combating-corruption-in-western-and-central-africaBenin,NigeriaLa corruption est un fléau qui affecte principalement les pauvres et les plus vulnérables. La Banque mondiale œuvre à travers le monde pour aider les pays à établir des institutions transparentes, inclusives et responsables. Au Bénin, la Banque mondiale a contribué à étendre l'accès à l'eau courante et à l'électricité tandis qu'au Nigéria, elle aide à lutter contre les crimes financiers.subject:anti-corruption,subject:integrity-and-anti-corruption,subject:governance in public sector,regions:Africa,country:Benin,country:Nigeria,subject:fiscal policy,subject:fiscal balanceFrenchAfricaInstaurer la confiance en luttant contre la corruption en Afrique de l'Ouest et du CentreAnti-corruption,Integrity-and-anti-corruption,Governance In Public Sector,Fiscal Policy,Fiscal Balance/content/wb-home/fr/news/feature/2023/12/13/building-trust-by-combating-corruption-in-western-and-central-africa2023-12-13T10:29:00ZAfricacq5Benin,NigeriaBJ,NGFeature Story Petits dessous-de-table, ristournes ou détournements d'argent public, la corruption peut prendre bien des formes et elle affecte les populations, particulièrement les pauvres et les plus vulnérables. Elle renchérit le coût de la vie et complique l'accès aux biens et services, qu'il s'agisse des soins de santé, d'éducation, de programmes sociaux ou encore de justice. La corruption exacerbe les inégalités et réduit les investissements du secteur privé, ce qui impacte négativement la création d'emploi et la croissance économique. Si rien n'est fait, la corruption peut saper la confiance des citoyens en leurs responsables et dans leurs institutions. Il en résulte des frictions sociales et dans certains contextes une augmentation des risques de fragilité, conflit et violence. La Banque mondiale est engagée depuis longtemps dans la lutte contre la corruption. Nous accompagnons les pays dans le développement d'institutions transparentes, inclusives et responsables. À travers l'Afrique de l'Ouest et du centre, rétablir la confiance entre les citoyens et l'État pour créer un nouveau contrat social constitue une des priorités essentielles de l'engagement de la Banque mondiale. Petits dessous-de-table, ristournes ou détournements d'argent public, la corruption peut prendre bien des formes et elle affecte les populations, particulièrement les pauvres et les plus vulnérables. Elle renchérit le coût de la vie et complique l'accès aux biens et services, qu'il s'agisse des soins de santé, d'éducation, de programmes sociaux ou encore de justice. La corruption exacerbe les inégalités et réduit les investissements du secteur privé, ce qui impacte négativement la création d'emploi et la croissance économique. Si rien n'est fait, la corruption peut saper la confiance des citoyens en leurs responsables et dans leurs institutions. Il en résulte des frictions sociales et dans certains contextes une augmentation des risques de fragilité, conflit et violence. La Banque mondiale est engagée depuis longtemps dans la lutte contre la corruption. Nous accompagnons les pays dans le développement d'institutions transparentes, inclusives et responsables. À travers l'Afrique de l'OFeature StoryAfrica, AFR