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Sierra Leone: IDA Funds Help Build Sign Language School
A sign language school and community training center in Sierra Leone's Bo District is helping community members better understand their speech and hearing impaired children.
World Bank Vice President for Africa to Visit Kenya
Ms. Obiageli Ezekwesili will make an official, four-day visit beginning November 22 and will address several topics including development challenges facing the country.
Infrastructure in Africa
Africa Needs $93 Billion to Improve Infrastructure
A new report from the World Bank and African partners highlights the findings of a 24-country study and urges increased investment in four critical areas: energy, transport, information and communications technology, and water.
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.
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93%Burundi has the highest participation rate of women in the labor force at 93 percent.
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