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Did you know Zimbabwe was once refereed to as the 'breadbasket of Africa'?
To improve productivity among smallholder farmers in the country, the following are necessary:
1. Improved access to agricultural inputs, ...
2. Improved technologies, access to finance, linking smallholder farmers with markets
3. Improving infrastructure and improving skills for better jobs across the agriculture value chain.
When there’s a shortage of water, it’s people living in poverty who suffer the most. Since 2007, the World Bank’s Water Sector Support Project has helped over 3 million urban residents and 9.2 million rural residents in Tanzania gain access to improved water and sanitation services. http://wrld.bg/deQQ30jkGFk
Evidence shows that #safetynets are making a substantial impact in the global fight against #poverty. Among the very poor who received safety net benefits, 36% escaped extreme poverty. Yet, in low-income countries, only 1 in 5 of the poorest are covered.
Find out how African countries are doing in our new report: http://wrld.bg/YH3930jiLUh
A new report found that accelerating poverty and inequality reduction in South Africa will require a combination of policies that promote inclusive growth through boosting access to education and skilled jobs creation.
Read more, here: wrld.bg/RueG30jjK0C #EndPoverty
To make #GenderEquality a reality and end gender-based violence, every opinion counts. Tell us: What will it take to promote gender equity and end gender-based violence in your country? http://wrld.bg/B26230iUigB #Blog4Dev
Meet Wolde, a 28-year-old from Ethiopia. After leaving a drought-stricken part of his country, he moved to the city of Hawassa and enrolled in Ethiopia’s extensive urban safety net program, where he receives a small salary for supervising street cleaners. Since moving, Wolde has been able to start a new life and provide for his family.
According to a new World Bank report, without action, Sub-Saharan Africa could see more than 86 million climate migrants by 2050. Learn more http://wrld.bg/kE0730iWZ5A
Learn how a series of electrification projects using solar technology in rural Ghana is lighting up households and improving fishing communities. #IDAWorks http://wrld.bg/3dxs30iZPOa
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 
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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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No economy can grow to its full potential unless both women & men participate fully. Join a LIVE discussion on Thursday of Women, Business and the Law 2018 Report Launch with the CEO of the World Bank Group Kristalina Georgieva & other high profile speakers.
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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.
