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The many positive developments across #Africa—including progressing economic reforms in many countries, technological advances, urbanization, and growing middle classes—could prove to be significant opportunities for both African economies and businesses seeking to engage with them 
📈. Learn how in the latest Africa CEO Forum Report at http://wrld.bg/wkjn30jf44J.
How does #Zimbabwe become the “breadbasket of #Africa” again, this time in a way that spreads its benefits more widely? Read this blog: http://wrld.bg/mb6i30jbP2n
In Côte d’Ivoire, one in two people still lack access to power. More electricity = higher productivity for businesses. http://wrld.bg/I8cE30jbM2Z #IFCmarkets
Among Sub-Saharan #African countries, Ethiopia’s growth experience has been the most remarkable in recent years with real per capita growth averaging over 6% per year between 2000 to 2015. Read more about growth in Africa:
The report finds that four African economies were among five in the world to carry out multiple reforms during the past two years. The Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia collectively carried out 13 reforms in the past two years to remove legal barriers to women’s economic inclusion. These reforms were among a total of 34 reforms carried out throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, which accounted for one-third of all reforms carried out globally. #Get2Equal http://wbl.worldbank.org/
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How can we adapt the skills and knowledge of today to match the jobs of tomorrow? World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim blogs about a new partnership with LinkedIn aimed at identifying the skills needed today and the avenues for reskilling or upskilling workers.
Learn more. http://wrld.bg/2fA630jbBzD
Approximately 26,500 Tanzanians, including 18,500 children under five, die each year from diarrheal disease from poor wash habits. A new diagnostic shows improvement in WASH is critical to Tanzania’s success in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals, and in enhancing health and education outcomes.
If there’s an entrepreneurial explosion happening in Africa, then Nairobi would be the spark. 
💥One local startup founder says: “The startup culture here is exciting. There are a lot of smart people putting a lot of money towards solving some of the world's biggest problems.”
Read more: http://wrld.bg/4g0c30jbnxC #IFCmarkets
The world's chocolate obsession eats up forests in #Ghana and #CotedIvoire. So, how is the World Cocoa Foundation making our global sweet passion deforestation-free? Read this: http://wrld.bg/OvTf30j4Z0W #SustainableCocoa
Despite facing many challenges, #Mauritius has become one of Africa’s economic success stories following its independence. But after decades of steady growth, the small island nation is now facing a new challenge: rising inequality. With a changing economic structure, ongoing gender gaps, and youth employment driving this troubling trend, a new report explores what can be done to ensure that all Mauritians benefit from their country’s prosperity: http://wrld.bg/v4Qp30j9Zr2
About 100,000 inhabitants in 9 regions of Ghana were introduced to solar energy solutions.
Read more about our approach: http://wrld.bg/3dxs30iZPOa #IDAWorks
World Bank Live Podcast is a weekly series where global experts share insights on what it will take to #EndPoverty and increase access to opportunity. This week’s topic is on designing better solutions for development, featuring a conversation with Joe Gebbia, Co-Founder of Airbnb. How is digital technology disrupting development? What can be done to level the playing field and harness its benefits? Have a listen: http://wrld.bg/2Zf630j6Ig8
What will it take to #EndTB? Bold leadership, strategic policy intiatives, adequate financing, innovative interventions and a focus on universal health coverage. Read: http://wrld.bg/Tpqq30j7QeX #WorldTBDay #UHC
After intense flooding hit Malawi in 2015, more than 1.1 million households were affected, with more than 300,000 people displaced, and 100 people who lost their lives
Since then, the government, with various in-Bank teams have been working to restore livelihoods of affected communities, improve food security, recover losses, and build the country's resilience against future disasters:
The Kigali Bulk Water Treatment projects is the first water public-private partnership in sub-Saharan Africa and will have about 500,000+ beneficiaries. As we work toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, this example offers several valuable lessons for the region and beyond on how to mobilize finance for development. http://wrld.bg/snNo30j676f
Could this approach be applicable in your country? Let us know in the comments.
