Africa’s Pulse is a bi-annual publication of the Office of the Chief Economist in the World Bank Africa Region. It analyzes the short term economic prospects for the continent and current development ...

From Cold War strategies to counterterrorism and development U.S. policy in East Africa must do better to balance security and sustainability. East Africa, comprising nations such as Ethiopia, Kenya, ...

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces critical challenges for digital development, including underdeveloped digital infrastructure, lack of accessible and affordable connectivity, a stubborn digital gender ...

African leaders are drawing on the painful history of slavery and colonialism to confront modern forms of exploitation. And as 2025 comes to a close, the lessons from addressing past injustices reveal ...

Aviation plays a vital role in economic and social development across Africa. According to IATA, the sector contributes US$75 billion to GDP and supports 8.1 million jobs – equivalent to one in every ...

More than 400 million people in sub-Saharan Africa live over three hours away from an urban center, which can make it difficult to access essential health services. This challenge is particularly ...

Efforts to achieve gender equality will not only help sub-Saharan Africa revive its inclusive growth engine but also will ensure progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and help address the ...

Mobile Creche in Manga, Burkina Faso. Credit: PEJDC – Youth Employment and Skills Development Project. Childcare services are critical to empowering women, reducing poverty, and promoting equitable ...

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