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The World Bank’s #Mission300 initiative is closing the energy gap, bringing real electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030.

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How have African countries met the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century? On June 23, join us online for a discussion on #21stCenturyAfrica with Amb. Hilda Suka Mafudze, Professor Landry Signé, and more. RSVP: brookings.edu/events/a-road-…

How have African countries met the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century? 

On June 23, join us online for a discussion on #21stCenturyAfrica with <a href="/HMafudze/">Amb. Hilda Suka Mafudze</a>, <a href="/LandrySigne/">Professor Landry Signé</a>, and more. RSVP: brookings.edu/events/a-road-…
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[NEWS] World Bank supports #Senegal with $100 million in concessional financing to transform urban mobility in Dakar and secondary cities: wrld.bg/zKKy50Wc0S2 IDA - World Bank

[NEWS] World Bank supports #Senegal with $100 million in concessional financing to transform urban mobility in Dakar and secondary cities: wrld.bg/zKKy50Wc0S2 <a href="/WBG_IDA/">IDA - World Bank</a>
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Imagine giving birth in the dark by candlelight. Thanks to solar energy, rural health centers in #Madagascar are now bringing light & life to mothers, midwives, and communities. Read more: wrld.bg/r39B50W9Wkl #PoweringAfrica

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Droughts may have threatened #Lesotho’s farmers, but with support, they are planting hope. Cash transfers have helped families keep kids in school and secure food for tomorrow. Read more: wrld.bg/R9Hx50W9Wvl

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[EVENT] How have African countries met the challenges & opportunities of the 21st century? Join us for a discussion on Africa’s past, present & future with Brookings Global, World Bank Africa Ndiame Diop, Amb. Hilda Suka Mafudze, Professor Landry Signé & more: wrld.bg/Hmqh50Wc5Kf #21stCenturyAfrica

[EVENT] How have African countries met the challenges &amp; opportunities of the 21st century? Join us for a discussion on Africa’s past, present &amp; future with <a href="/BrookingsGlobal/">Brookings Global</a>, <a href="/WorldBankAfrica/">World Bank Africa</a> Ndiame Diop, <a href="/HMafudze/">Amb. Hilda Suka Mafudze</a>, <a href="/LandrySigne/">Professor Landry Signé</a> &amp; more: wrld.bg/Hmqh50Wc5Kf #21stCenturyAfrica
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#Ghana 🇬🇭 is part of a regional network of 20 critical road corridors that manage over 100 billion kilocalories of food per year. Developing these routes could reduce waste, improve access and stabilize prices.🚚 Read this World Bank report to learn more: wrld.bg/i7VC50VVXEX

#Ghana 🇬🇭 is part of a regional network of 20 critical road corridors that manage over 100 billion kilocalories of food per year. Developing these routes could reduce waste, improve access and stabilize prices.🚚

Read this <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> report to learn more: wrld.bg/i7VC50VVXEX
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In the #CentralAfricanRepublic, more than 30% of girls drop out of primary school due to household financial insecurity or early pregnancy, with this number rising to 40% in rural areas. Discover how scholarships are encouraging girls to stay in school: wrld.bg/uC1H50WcqiU

In the #CentralAfricanRepublic, more than 30% of girls drop out of primary school due to household financial insecurity or early pregnancy, with this number rising to 40% in rural areas.

Discover how scholarships are encouraging girls to stay in school: wrld.bg/uC1H50WcqiU
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Mission 300’s ambition is becoming a reality. With National Energy Compacts launched in 12 countries, and 20 more underway, governments are committing to tailored policy reforms that address energy sector constraints. Learn more: wrld.bg/2y9O50W1ELU #PoweringAfrica

Mission 300’s ambition is becoming a reality. With National Energy Compacts launched in 12 countries, and 20 more underway, governments are committing to tailored policy reforms that address energy sector constraints. Learn more: wrld.bg/2y9O50W1ELU #PoweringAfrica
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From migrant laborer to proud beekeeping entrepreneur! Kifle Kirba’s job story shows how sustainable livelihoods can change lives. Want to know how he built his honey business? Read more ➡️ wrld.bg/wRct50W9WHa

From migrant laborer to proud beekeeping entrepreneur! Kifle Kirba’s job story shows how sustainable livelihoods can change lives. Want to know how he built his honey business? Read more ➡️ wrld.bg/wRct50W9WHa
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Before free Wi-Fi, students like Wezzie had to chase weak signals late at night just to meet deadlines. Now, she’s graduating—better connected and better prepared. Read how digital access changed her journey: wrld.bg/lvbn50W9WZj

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The Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Atlas provides comprehensive data on settlements in 58 countries, supporting initiatives like Mission 300 to expand #EnergyAccess. ⚡Check it out: wrld.bg/MyGg50WbkQa #PoweringAfrica

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25 years. Big wins. Tough lessons. New challenges. What’s next for #Africa’s development? Don’t miss Ndiamé Diop, World Bank VP for Eastern & Southern Africa, Professor Landry Signé, Amb. Hilda Suka Mafudze + others on June 23. 📺 Watch online: wrld.bg/IRU050WboQ6 #21stCenturyAfrica

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Digital transformation is key for boosting agricultural productivity, improving market access, and strengthening resilience. Learn about the role of digital platforms in Africa’s agricultural success in #CôtedIvoire, #Benin and #Cameroon: wrld.bg/xQZz50Vw765

Digital transformation is key for boosting agricultural productivity, improving market access, and strengthening resilience. Learn about the role of digital platforms in Africa’s agricultural success in #CôtedIvoire, #Benin and #Cameroon: wrld.bg/xQZz50Vw765
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Before she became the renowned Senegalese fashion designer behind Adama Paris, she was just Adama. On Talking Development, she shares with Managing Director Anna Bjerde the turning point that led her to embrace a career in the creative industry. Watch: wrld.bg/sW2e50Weael

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Did you know that nearly all current investment in #Liberia’s energy sector is publicly funded? Learn why private sector investment is essential to close Liberia’s electricity supply gap by 2030: wrld.bg/FqTU50W8rIO

Did you know that nearly all current investment in #Liberia’s energy sector is publicly funded? Learn why private sector investment is essential to close Liberia’s electricity supply gap by 2030: wrld.bg/FqTU50W8rIO
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“3% growth won’t cut it if your population is growing at 3% too.” New World Bank VP Ndiamé Diop urges African leaders to think bigger, act faster & invest smarter. Read his full vision on The Africa Report 👉 wrld.bg/PL7050Wbojt

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A cleaner Lake Victoria means: ✅ Healthier communities ✅ Thriving ecosystems ✅ 70,000 new jobs This video shows how regional collaboration is restoring one of #Africa’s greatest lakes. wrld.bg/OY7V50W9WJL

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Imagine delivering babies with just a flashlight. In rural Tanzania, that’s becoming a thing of the past! Electricity is saving lives and improving health care. Click to see how power is transforming communities. wrld.bg/4rxz50W9WLn #PoweringAfrica

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What does a good job mean to you? From purpose to dignity, security, and growth, youth from Western and Central Africa shared their views on employment in the region and how they plan to stand out in the workforce. Listen to the People First #Podcast: wrld.bg/sB6M50W853V

What does a good job mean to you?

From purpose to dignity, security, and growth, youth from Western and Central Africa shared their views on employment in the region and how they plan to stand out in the workforce.

Listen to the People First #Podcast:  wrld.bg/sB6M50W853V