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Financial Crisis and Africa
Mobilizing the African Diaspora
African countries have seen a decline since the start of the global financial crisis in remittances, monies sent home from abroad. What are these countries doing about it? Hear what the Bank's Chief Economist for Africa has to say.
Internet Connectivity Program to Benefit Central Africa
A newly-launched, International Development Association-financed program will provide 11 countries with access to the fastest, most modern and affordable Internet and telephone services.
Blog: Africa Can End Poverty
Some (Possibly Heretical) Thoughts on Agriculture
Shanta Devarajan, the World Bank Chief Economist for Africa says the debate on the role of agriculture in reducing poverty in Africa is as hot as ever. Share your thoughts!
World Bank at Work
Rwanda: Bringing Clean Water to Rural Communities
Through the IDA-financed Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project, about 370,000 people now have access to better household sanitation and hygiene.
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93%Burundi has the highest participation rate of women in the labor force at 93 percent.
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