World Bank Search - documentsYTMxZWExNDE3NDIyYWQ5ZjkyM2EyZGY3ZTFkMDgxZjRhMDE4MThlMg2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2024/03/11/world-bank-provides-92-71-million-through-the-gambia-rise-project-to-enhance-economic-and-educational-outcomesGambiaThe World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $92.71 million financing for The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE Project), with $80.45 million from the International Development Association*, including $20.00 million from the Crisis Response Window Early Response Financing. An additional $12.26 million in co-financing from the Global Partnership for Education.subject:human capital for growth,programs:Education for All,subject:education,subject:jobs and development,subject:social inclusion,subject:social protection and growth,country:Gambia,regions:AfricaEnglishAfricaWorld Bank Provides $92.71 Million Through The Gambia RISE Project to Enhance Economic and Educational OutcomesHuman Capital For Growth,Education,Jobs And Development,Social Inclusion,Social Protection And GrowthP179233/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2024/03/11/world-bank-provides-92-71-million-through-the-gambia-rise-project-to-enhance-economic-and-educational-outcomes2024-03-12T14:54:00ZAfricacq5GambiaGMPress Release WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 — The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $92.71 million financing for The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE Project), with $80.45 million from the International Development Association including $20.00 million from the Crisis Response Window Early Response Financing, and an additional $12.26 million in co-financing from the Global Partnership for Education. The five-year, multi-sectoral project aims to improve how The Gambia builds, protects, and utilizes its human capital by improving education quality and access, enhancing access to employment opportunities, and expanding social protection for the most vulnerable. Specifically, it focuses on boosting foundational learning in early childhood education through grade 4, expanding access to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) aligned with labor market demands, and enhancing income-generating opportunities for the poor and food-insecure. Jason Weaver, Senior Economist and Task Team Leader, highlighted the project's dual focus within education: "The project aims to facilitate the entry of young individuals into the labor market through practical, high-quality vocational training. Concurrently, the goal is to strengthen early-grade literacy and numeracy, providing a solid foundation for subsequent learning, so today’s children have more and better opportunities in their future.” Christabel Dadzie, Senior Social Protection Specialist and co-Task Team Leader, acknowledged the evolution of social protection efforts in The Gambia: "The government will scale up the Nafa cash transfer program but also introduce new economic inclusion programs, while reinforcing the overall social protection system to efficiently support vulnerable populations, particularly in responding to shocks.” The Gambia RISE Project is expected to reach more than 272,000 beneficiaries, including youth, children, teachers, and poor, food insecure households; the multi-sectorial project deploys a comprehensive approach to sustainably improve livelihoods and educational outcomes. "This project is critical for advancing our development objectives, in particular enhancing human capital outcomes in The Gambia. It aims to empower youth and support vulnerable communities, contributing to sustained economic growth and resilience. With activities like the social registry, the RISE interventions will emphasize the collection and utilization of data, ensuring that resources are directed where they are most needed.” said Feyi Boroffice, World Bank Resident Representative. Aligned with The Gambia’s Recovery-Focused National Development Plan 2023–2027 and the World Bank Group Country Partnership Framework for FY22–26, the Gambia RISE Project introduces a coordinated approach to project implementation, leveraging the newly established Central Project Coordination Unit by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 — The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $92.71 million financing for The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE Project), with $80.45 million from the International Development Association including $20.00 million from the Crisis Response Window Early Response Financing, and an additional $12.26 million in co-financing from the Global Partnership for Education. The five-year, multi-sectoral project aims to improve how The Gambia builds, protects, and utilizes its human capital by improving education quality and access, enhancing access to employment opportunities, and expanding social protection for the most vulnerable. Specifically, it focuses on boosting foundational learning in early childhood education through grade 4, expanding access to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) aligned with labor market demands, and enhancing income-generating opportunities for the poor and food-insPress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIDANzAyM2NjNjA5Y2JhYWNhZjY0OGU4Mjg3NWE1YTE1Nzc3ZDU5OTUyZA2http://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, AFRIDAYzcyOWVlM2RmOTNlNzdiNDJlMTBkZjc1ODE5NWZjMGZmOGY5YzJlMg2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2023/11/21/the-gambia-receives-60-million-dollars-to-boost-sustainable-growth-and-climate-resilienceGambiaThe World Bank board today approved $60 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Government of The Gambia's efforts to unlock its productive potential, strengthen procurement, economic governance of SOEs and domestic revenue mobilization, and strengthen climate and social resilience.country:Gambia,regions:Africa,subject:inclusive-growth,subject:economic growth,subject:sustainable economic growth,subject:social inclusion,subject:green-growth,subject:climate change adaptation,subject:climate changeEnglishAfricaThe Gambia Receives $60M to Boost Sustainable Growth and Climate ResilienceInclusive-growth,Economic Growth,Sustainable Economic Growth,Social Inclusion,Green-growth,Climate Change Adaptation,Climate ChangeP177748/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2023/11/21/the-gambia-receives-60-million-dollars-to-boost-sustainable-growth-and-climate-resilience2023-11-20T10:33:00ZAfricacq5GambiaGMPress Release BANJUL, November 20, 2023 - The World Bank board today approved $60 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Government of The Gambia's efforts to unlock its productive potential, strengthen procurement, economic governance of SOEs and domestic revenue mobilization, and strengthen climate and social resilience. "The Gambia is on a good growth trajectory despite the external shocks of recent years, but structural bottlenecks remain. To unlock its growth potential and improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations, it is essential for The Gambia to pursue and accelerate transformational reforms," said Wilfried A. Kouame, World Bank Senior Economist and Task Team Leader of the project. This is the first development policy support operation in a new series designed to underpin reforms conducive to resilient and inclusive growth. The program is based on three pillars. The first pillar supports tackling bottlenecks in key enabling sectors by creating the conditions for private sector participation in the energy sector, fostering competition and leveling the playing field in the groundnut sector, and creating the conditions for enabling the use of digital and electronic payments. The second supports reforms to build fiscal space and improve transparency and efficiency in the use of public resources and institutions. The third pillar targets reforms aimed at increasing social and climate resilience, notably through improved disaster risk management framework and the adaptive social protection system, while ensuring that the needs of women and girls are met. The Gambia ranks 148th out of 181 countries in terms of extreme climate vulnerability. The increasing frequency of floods is having a heavy impact on the population and key sectors. With more than half of the country’s inhabitants living in urban areas and 80 percent of the urban population living within 20 km of the Atlantic coast, expected sea level rise is a major risk. To help The Gambia better prepare financially to meet the immediate needs of natural disasters, this new financing includes a $20 million Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat DDO) that can be fully or partially disbursed in the event of a natural disaster, including public health-related emergencies. "This financing will enable the government to carry out important reforms to create the fiscal space required for much needed investments in human and physical capital, improve public finance management, and facilitate the development of key sectors. The proposed operation also provides a critical line of contingent financing to support The Gambia in being better financially prepared to respond to immediate needs following a natural catastrophe,” said Feyi Boroffice, World Bank Resident Representative. This operation has been designed in alignment with the Gambia Recovery-Focused National Development Plan, 2023-2027. The reform program supports the green, resilient, and inclusive development agenda by strengthening the country's adaptation and resilience to climate change through improved prevention, preparedness, and response to climate shocks. BANJUL, November 20, 2023 - The World Bank board today approved $60 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Government of The Gambia's efforts to unlock its productive potential, strengthen procurement, economic governance of SOEs and domestic revenue mobilization, and strengthen climate and social resilience. "The Gambia is on a good growth trajectory despite the external shocks of recent years, but structural bottlenecks remain. To unlock its growth potential and improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations, it is essential for The Gambia to pursue and accelerate transformational reforms," said Wilfried A. Kouame, World Bank Senior Economist and Task Team Leader of the project. This is the first development policy support operation in a new series designed to underpin reforms conducive to resilient and inclusive growth. The program is based on three pillars. The first pillar supports tackling bottlenecks in key enabling secPress ReleaseAfrica, AFRIDAZDIwMTkwZGNhYWFmYjUyYjY2MDllYzFmM2FiMDgxZWJiNDljOGU1MQ2http://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, AFRIDAZDc1NjRjZjExNWFiNzJkNGUyODBhYjk2NTY3MTg5YmU0NWRmZDg5Zg2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2023/07/13/world-bank-board-approves-grant-to-strengthen-essential-health-services-in-the-gambiaGambiaThe World Bank Board today approved $4.5 million additional financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to improve quality and utilization of essential health services and strengthen the national system for public health preparedness in The Gambia.country:Gambia,regions:Africa,organization:International Development Association (IDA)EnglishAfricaWorld Bank Board Approves Additional US$ 4.5 Financing Grant to Strengthen Essential Health Services in The GambiaInternational Development Association (IDA)/content/wb-home/en/news/press-release/2023/07/13/world-bank-board-approves-grant-to-strengthen-essential-health-services-in-the-gambia2023-07-13T19:19:00ZAfricacq5GambiaGMPress ReleasePress ReleaseAfrica, AFROTkxNWY3NDEwYjEyYjIwM2M4Yzc5ZDFlYTg3Y2YwMWJhNjhiNzhlMA2http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2023/07/12/we-are-losing-our-treasure-the-west-african-coastal-areas-tackle-plastic-wasteNigeria,Gambia,Senegal,Cote d'IvoireIn 2018, 17 coastal West African countries generated 6.9 million tons of plastic waste, with Nigeria alone accounting for 4.7 million tons per year. Of this, 20% was produced within 30 km of the coast, with most of it ending up in the ocean.subject:environmental safeguards,subject:environment and natural resources,regions:Africa,country:Nigeria,country:Gambia,country:Senegal,country:Cote-dIvoire,subject:regional integrationEnglishAfrica“We are losing our treasure”: the West African coastal areas tackle plastic wasteEnvironmental Safeguards,Environment And Natural Resources,Regional Integration/content/wb-home/en/news/feature/2023/07/12/we-are-losing-our-treasure-the-west-african-coastal-areas-tackle-plastic-waste2023-07-13T15:59:00ZAfricacq5Nigeria,Gambia,Senegal,Cote-dIvoireNG,GM,SN,CIFeature StoryFeature StoryAfrica, AFRYTVhYmFlZTFhZmY2OWM4YjgyZDA3OWIxMjg2Y2U5ZWJmMmI3YmY4OA2http://www.banquemondiale.org/fr/news/feature/2023/07/12/we-are-losing-our-treasure-the-west-african-coastal-areas-tackle-plastic-wasteNigeria,Gambia,Senegal,Cote d'IvoireEn 2018, 6,9 millions de tonnes de déchets plastiques ont été rejetés par les 17 pays côtiers d’Afrique de l’Ouest. Le Nigeria à lui seul en produit 4,7 millions de tonnes par an. Avec 20% de ces déchets produits dans les 30 kilomètres de la côte, la plupart finissent leur parcours dans l’océan.subject:environmental safeguards,subject:environment and natural resources,regions:Africa,country:Nigeria,country:Gambia,country:Senegal,country:Cote-dIvoire,subject:regional integrationFrenchAfrica« Notre trésor meurt » : le littoral ouest-Africain en lutte contre les déchets plastiquesEnvironmental Safeguards,Environment And Natural Resources,Regional Integration/content/wb-home/fr/news/feature/2023/07/12/we-are-losing-our-treasure-the-west-african-coastal-areas-tackle-plastic-waste2023-07-13T15:59:00ZAfricacq5Nigeria,Gambia,Senegal,Cote-dIvoireNG,GM,SN,CIFeature StoryFeature StoryAfrica, AFR