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Niger

Niger is a vast landlocked country with an estimated population of 15 million, the majority of whom live along a narrow band of arable land on the country’s southern border. The economy is dominated by agricultural activity. The World Bank’s IDA portfolio supports projects in water, rural development, HIV/AIDS, education, health, natural disaster management, and an Emergency Food Security Support Project to mitigate the impact of food price hikes.

Population
15.2 Million
GDP per capita
$1,118
GDP growth
1.0%
Life Expectancy
52
Income Level
Low
Poverty Ratio
34.1 %
Country Portfolio
Active Bank projects 10
Proposed Bank projects 1
Start of Bank partnership April 1963
Total Bank Investment 1,831 ($ billions)

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Country Data
year 2009
44.6% in 2009
Merchandise trade (% of GDP)
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In Niger, Communities Respond to Climate, Food Crises

Droughts are more persistent in Niger, making food security a rising problem, and communities are responding.
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Feb 13, 2012New World Bank Evaluation Shows Early Childhood Programs Help Children Thrive and Learn More in Rural Africa (Press Release)
Feb 10, 2012World Bank Sends Strong Signal of Reengagement with Niger (Feature Story)
Feb 08, 2012The World Bank and Fotopedia Launch New App; “Women Of The World” Now Available on your Iphone or Ipad (Press Release)
  
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