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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%

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Cash-Strapped Villagers Barter Produce for Electricity

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Cash-Strapped Villagers Barter Produce for Electricity

Families throughout the village of Goyola are able to afford electricity, thanks to a public-private partnership that allows them to pay for it with the produce they grow.

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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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Jobs for Youth in Africa

Jobs for Youth in Africa

Guinea's Finance Minister, Kerfalla Yansane, shares his view on creating jobs for youth during the World Bank Annual Meetings (Fall 2011).

Jobs for Youth in Africa

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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