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, 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, AFRIDAY2M3ZjgyZWI2MzZkZWNkNDZiNzhmZDIxZDU0YjRjYzgzOWRlMzY3Mw2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2023/12/01/accelerating-digital-transformation-in-west-africaGambia,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,MauritaniaWorld Bank provides $266.5 million to boost connectivity, promote a single digital market, increase job opportunities, and close gender gaps in digital skills, digital financial services, and entrepreneurship.subject:information and communication technologies,subject:digital economy strategy,regions:Africa,subject:gender,subject:financial-inclusion,subject:financial sector development,subject:jobs and development,subject:small and medium-sized enterprises and jobs,country:Gambia,country:Guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Mauritania,subject:regional integrationEnglishAfricaAccelerating Digital Transformation in West AfricaInformation And Communication Technologies,Digital Economy Strategy,Gender,Financial-inclusion,Financial Sector Development,Jobs And Development,Small And Medium-sized Enterprises And Jobs,Regional IntegrationP176932/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2023/12/01/accelerating-digital-transformation-in-west-africa2023-12-01T14:20:00ZAfricacq5Gambia,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,MauritaniaGM,GN,GW,MRPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIDAMTdkOWEzNjY2NmU5ZTRiZGVlY2FiMmMzM2E5MmQ2ZWQ4YTM5ZDU5Yg2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/press-release/2023/12/01/accelerating-digital-transformation-in-west-africaGambia,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,MauritaniaLa Banque mondiale apporte 266,5 millions de dollars pour renforcer la connectivité, promouvoir un marché numérique unique, accroître les possibilités d’emploi et combler les écarts entre les sexes en matière de compétences numériques, de services financiers et d’entrepreneuriat.subject:information and communication technologies,subject:digital economy strategy,regions:Africa,subject:gender,subject:financial-inclusion,subject:financial sector development,subject:jobs and development,subject:small and medium-sized enterprises and jobs,country:Gambia,country:Guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Mauritania,subject:regional integrationFrenchAfricaAccélérer la transformation numérique en Afrique de l’OuestInformation And Communication Technologies,Digital Economy Strategy,Gender,Financial-inclusion,Financial Sector Development,Jobs And Development,Small And Medium-sized Enterprises And Jobs,Regional IntegrationP176932/content/wb-home/fr/news/press-release/2023/12/01/accelerating-digital-transformation-in-west-africa2023-12-01T14:20:00ZAfricacq5Gambia,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,MauritaniaGM,GN,GW,MRPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIDAN2FmODQ2M2MzZmI3MWE5MmVhMDQzMTk2MjA5ZTU2ODk0NjNkNjUyOA2http://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2023/12/01/mobilizing-the-private-sector-to-drive-development-in-africaCongo, Republic of,Ethiopia,Guinea-Bissau,Kenya,Lesotho,South Africa,Senegal,Tanzania,Congo, Democratic Republic of,Botswana,Gabon,Guinea,Madagascar,Namibia,Cameroon,Nigeria,Cote d'Ivoire,MozambiqueTackling persistent poverty and fragility in Africa requires the efforts of multiple partners—national governments, development institutions, communities, civil society organizations, and business. The private sector is critically important to create jobs and improve the livelihoods of people throughout the continent. The World Bank leverages expertise and resources across the institution, including IFC and MIGA, to accelerate sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa by strengthening the region’s private sector. It harnesses a range of instruments, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), multi-donor facilities, and capital investment pipelines to drive development by tapping into the region’s local capital.regions:Africa,subject:private sector development,subject:small and medium-sized enterprises and jobs,organization:International Finance Corporation (IFC),organization:Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA),subject:power and electricity sector,subject:jobs and development,subject:information and communication technologies,subject:gender,country:Congo, Republic of,country:Ethiopia,subject:poverty,subject:investment climate,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Kenya,country:Lesotho,country:South Africa,country:Senegal,country:Tanzania,subject:public-private partnerships,subject:renewable energy,subject:energy-access,country:Congo, Democratic Republic of,subject:trade,country:Botswana,country:Gabon,country:Guinea,country:Madagascar,country:Namibia,subject:infrastructure and growth,country:Cameroon,country:Nigeria,subject:climate finance,country:Cote-dIvoire,country:Mozambique,subject:human capital for growthEnglishAfricaMobilizing the Private Sector to Drive Development in AfricaPrivate Sector Development,Small And Medium-sized Enterprises And Jobs,Power And Electricity Sector,Jobs And Development,Information And Communication Technologies,Gender,Poverty,Investment Climate,Public-private Partnerships,Renewable Energy,Energy-access,Trade,Infrastructure And Growth,Climate Finance,Human Capital For GrowthP157734,P146319,P146469,P127303,P160806,P178176,P143302,P121019International Finance Corporation (IFC),Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)/content/wb-home/en/projects-operations/results/2023/12/01/mobilizing-the-private-sector-to-drive-development-in-africa2023-12-01T11:20:00ZtrueAfricacq5Congo, Republic of,Ethiopia,Guinea-Bissau,Kenya,Lesotho,South Africa,Senegal,Tanzania,Congo, Democratic Republic of,Botswana,Gabon,Guinea,Madagascar,Namibia,Cameroon,Nigeria,Cote-dIvoire,MozambiqueCG,ET,GW,KE,LS,ZA,SN,TZ,CD,BW,GA,GN,MG,NA,CM,NG,CI,MZResults 34,203 direct jobs in the region.> 19,639 gigawatt hours (GWh) in expanded power generation.> 56 million new subscribers to telecom services.Between 2014 and 2023, over 19,000 jobs were created in industrial parks in Ethiopia, 66 percent of them for young women.Since 2018, 3,612 new formal firms have been established in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 65 percent owned by women and 35 percent by young entrepreneurs, creating 9,360 jobs.]]> 34,203 direct jobs in the region.> 19,639 gigawatt hours (GWh) in expanded power generation.> 56 million new subscribers to telecom services.Between 2014 and 2023, over 19,000 jobs were created in industrial parks in Ethiopia, 66 percent of them for young women.Since 2018, 3,612 new formal firms have been established in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 65 percent owned by women and 35 percent by young entrepreneurs, creating 9,360 jobs.]]>ResultsAfrica, AFRIFC,IDA,MIGAZDIwMTkwZGNhYWFmYjUyYjY2MDllYzFmM2FiMDgxZWJiNDljOGU1MQ2http://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2023/11/17/scaling-up-energy-access-for-green-resilient-and-inclusive-development-in-western-and-central-africaNigeria,Ghana,Burkina Faso,Gambia,Cote d'Ivoire,Mali,Niger,Chad,Cameroon,Cabo Verde,Togo,Sierra Leone,Liberia,Senegal,Congo, Republic of,Mauritania,Gabon,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Central African Republic,BeninPolitical commitment, improved regulatory frameworks, and public and private financing are driving progress in energy access expansion across Western and Central Africa (AFW). Off-grid systems using solar power are increasingly providing energy services in the region. Moreover, regional cooperation through programs such as the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP) is making it possible to supply energy to 14 AFW countries—benefiting 64 percent of the total AFW population. Nevertheless, a significant scale-up of current efforts will be needed to achieve universal energy access by 2030.subject:energy efficiency,subject:energy-access,subject:renewable energy,regions:Africa,subject:regional integration,subject:green-growth,subject:inclusive-growth,subject:sustainable economic growth,subject:power and electricity sector,country:Nigeria,country:Ghana,country:Burkina Faso,country:Gambia,country:Cote-dIvoire,country:Mali,country:Niger,country:Chad,country:Cameroon,country:Cabo Verde,subject:infrastructure and growth,subject:infrastructure,country:Togo,country:Sierra Leone,country:Liberia,country:Senegal,country:Congo, Republic of,country:Mauritania,country:Gabon,country:Guinea,consultations:country/equatorial-guinea,country:Guinea-Bissau,country:Central African Republic,country:BeninEnglishAfricaScaling Up Energy Access for Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development in Western and Central AfricaEnergy Efficiency,Energy-access,Renewable Energy,Regional Integration,Green-growth,Inclusive-growth,Sustainable Economic Growth,Power And Electricity Sector,Infrastructure And Growth,InfrastructureP161885,P125565,P094919,P179267,P163568,P146830/content/wb-home/en/projects-operations/results/2023/11/17/scaling-up-energy-access-for-green-resilient-and-inclusive-development-in-western-and-central-africa2023-11-17T13:02:00ZtrueAfricacq5Nigeria,Ghana,Burkina Faso,Gambia,Cote-dIvoire,Mali,Niger,Chad,Cameroon,Cabo Verde,Togo,Sierra Leone,Liberia,Senegal,Congo, Republic of,Mauritania,Gabon,Guinea,Guinea-Bissau,Central African Republic,BeninNG,GH,BF,GM,CI,ML,NE,TD,CM,CV,TG,SL,LR,SN,CG,MR,GA,GN,GW,CF,BJResultsResultsAfrica, AFRIDA