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Empowering women- and youth-led SMEs in Mauritania

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 22, 2025(Press Release )

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in Mauritania, representing nearly 80% of the country's economic fabric, contributing approximately 30% of the GDP, and generating around 45.8% of the jobs.

Advancing gender responsive land governance and women’s land tenure security.

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 21, 2025(Press Release )

Land remains one of Africa’s most vital yet contested natural resources, central to food security, livelihoods, inclusive growth, and community resilience.

World Bank Group Strengthens Procurement Requirements to Support Job Creation, Skills Development.

Stories & Blogs World BankJul 18, 2025(Press Release )

The World Bank is strengthening its procurement requirements to help address the jobs challenge in developing countries.

Uganda puts digital leap on global agenda at UN forum.

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 18, 2025(Press Release )

Uganda’s drive to digitally connect 80 percent of its population by 2030 was spotlighted during a side event at the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).

Digital technology is unlocking financial inclusion

Stories & Blogs World BankJul 17, 2025(Blog )

Mobile phones and the internet are revolutionizing financial inclusion, enabling more people to access and use digital financial services to manage their financial lives.

Mobile-Phone Technology Powers Saving Surge in Developing Economies.

Stories & Blogs World BankJul 15, 2025(Press release )

Number of Adults Using Accounts to Save Rises at Fastest Clip in a Decade.

Digital technology – A game changer for Ghana’s agricultural input distribution.

Stories & Blogs World BankMay 21, 2025(Blog )

Delivering free or subsidized agricultural inputs to smallholder farmers in Ghana has always been a challenge—especially during emergencies, when speed is of essence

WSIS+20 Africa Review in Cotonou backs continued push for inclusive digital development

Stories & Blogs ECAMay 20, 2025(Story )

The WSIS+20 Africa Regional Review Meeting, held in Cotonou from 14 to 16 May 2025, concluded by adopting the Cotonou Declaration.

From case challenge to innovation lab: Youth-led solutions for bridging the digital divide.

Stories & Blogs World BankMay 15, 2025(Blog )

Through collaboration, innovative thinking, and strategic partnerships, young people can shape the future of digital development.

Extreme weather and nature loss: can the private sector be part of the infrastructure solution?

Stories & Blogs World BankMay 13, 2025(Blog )

The need is clear, but finding the money to invest in and pay for such projects remains the major challenge for emerging markets and developing economies facing serious fiscal constraints.