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The World Bank is helping to fight poverty and improve living standards for the people of The Gambia. As of August 2006, the World Bank had approved a total of 34 IDA credits for The Gambia for a total of approximately US$296 million. The commitment value of seven ongoing World Bank operations is approximately US$86.9 million.
The seven active World Bank operations are in the following areas:
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Agriculture, fishing, and forestry |
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Education |
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Health and other social services |
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Industry and trade |
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Information and communications |
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Law and justice and public administration |
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Transportation |
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Water, sanitation and flood protection |
For more information on the role of the World Bank in The Gambia, please refer to the Country Brief.
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