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Guinea

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The World Bank’s projects in Guinea are concentrated in the following areas: community development, rural infrastructure, education, transport, electricity, health/HIV/AIDS and rural electrification. As the macroeconomic situation and governance improve, the lending options will be enhanced.

Population
10.0 Million
GDP per capita
$407
GDP growth
-0.3%
Life Expectancy
58
Income Level
Low
Poverty Ratio
40%
Country Portfolio
Active Bank projects 7
Proposed Bank projects 2
Start of Bank partnership Sept. 1963
Total Bank Investment 1,556 ($ billions)

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Country Data
year 2008
89.9% in 2008
School enrollment, primary (% gross)
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Guinea's Finance Minister, Kerfalla Yansane, shares his view on creating jobs for youth during the World Bank Annual Meetings (Fall 2011).
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Mr. Kerfalla Yansane, Minister of Finance, Guinea (en français)

World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings April 2011

Audio: Interview with Minister of Finance Mr. Kerfalla Yansané

World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings, Washington, D.C., April 18, 2011
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