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Interim Strategy Note

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

10.2 Million

GDP per capita

$502

GDP growth

3.59%

Life Expectancy

54

Income Level

Low

Poverty Ratio

42%

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IMF and World Bank Announce US$2.1 Billion Debt Relief for Guinea

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IMF and World Bank Announce US$2.1 Billion Debt Relief for Guinea

The relief allows the country to focus on reducing poverty and improvements in education, health, environmental conservation and infrastructure.

The World Bank’s fund for the poorest countries has helped people build a better future for themselves, their families and their countries.

This project aims to integrate the ecological, social and economic dimensions of land degradation to ensure cooperation at all levels.

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An Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa report shows that all of its 16-member countries have made it easier to do business in the past 6 years.

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Country Portfolio

	Active Bank projects	7
	Proposed Bank projects	2
	Start of Bank partnership	Sept. 1963
	Total Bank Investment	1,556 ($ billions)

Country Data

year 2008

89.9% in 2008

School enrollment, primary (% gross)

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