" It is an honor to represent the World Bank Group in Burundi and to continue strengthening our partnership with the country.

The loan, issued on a 15-year term with a 5-year grace period, will go toward the construction of high-voltage transmission lines and the installation of key infrastructure, including a new substation ...

IFC also aims to bolster the country’s sustainable finance market. IFC’s latest investments include US$120mn investment in ...

To support countries in achieving sustainable economic development while conserving natural resources, the World Bank Group (WBG) generates knowledge and tools, invests directly in nature-based ...

The World Bank and IAEA have signed a landmark agreement to support safe nuclear energy in developing countries, focusing on ...

Mr. Babacar Sedikh Faye has been appointed as the World Bank Group (WBG) Country Manager for Burundi, effective July 1 ...

Background The China–WBG Global Center for Ecological Systems and Transitions (Global Knowledge Center/GKC) is a partnership between the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China and the ...

The World Bank Group (WBG) announced today the appointment of Holly Welborn Benner as the World Bank Group Country Manager for ...

The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have sealed an agreement to work together to support the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing ...

Zambia's economy grew by 4% in 2024, displaying resilience despite experiencing a historic drought and frequent power outages. According to the latest edition of the Zambia Economic Update (ZEU) ...

In terms of gender gap rankings, Sub-Saharan Africa ranks sixth globally, with a gender parity score of 68.0 percent. Namibia ...

After the successful bidding to privatize the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plants, the government and private-sector players may ...