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Agriculture & Food
- Madagascar: Making an Impact on Land Reform and Agriculture
- In Ethiopia, Building Better Livelihoods Through Poultry Farming
- Agrofield Business: Promoting “Made in Congo” Products
- Putting Food on the Table: How are Central Africans responding to the food crisis?
- In Ethiopia, Reviving Soil and Improving Farming Livelihoods
- From fields to markets: the role of digital platforms in West Africa's agricultural success
- Optimism, as Women Farmers Showcase Positive Impact of Livelihood Projects in South Sudan
- Refugees as Catalysts for Local Development in Burundi
- Improving Food Security, Protecting Local Livelihoods, and Strengthening Pest Control Systems in South Sudan
- Acting quickly in Burundi helps a community to strengthen food security
- From quarry dust to emerald fields: The transformative impact of irrigation in Ethiopia’s Dire Dawa
- Madagascar: Making an Impact on Land Reform and Agriculture
- A New Strategy for Tackling Food and Nutrition Security Crises in South Sudan
- Burundi: Receiving a Cow Can Transform Someone’s Life
- Farmers’ Cooperatives Bear Fruit in Dry Areas of Eastern Ethiopia
- How Economic Transformation Helps Mozambique's Farmers and Entrepreneurs Reach Markets at Scale
- Putting Food on the Table: How are Central Africans responding to the food crisis?
Climate
- Addressing Climate Change in Madagascar: Why Action is Crucial and How
- Restoring Dignity and Livelihoods in Madagascar’s Grand Sud
- Mogadishu’s Flood Dilemma: How a Rehabilitated Pond Became a Model for Urban Resilience
- 371,000 Households in Somalia Find Respite from Drought
- Greening the Great South of Madagascar: How Communities are Fighting Drought and Restoring Hope
- Affordable Solar Power is Increasing Electricity Access for Malawi’s Households
- Tanzania’s greener future: Reducing methane in waste and livestock sectors
- Climate-Smart Road Rehab: A crucial upgrade for São Tomé and Príncipe
- Building resilience in the tropical islands of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Early Warning System Saves Lives in Mozambique
- We are losing our treasure”: the West African coastal areas tackle plastic waste
Digital
- Empowering Ethiopians by Laying the Digital Foundations for Economic Growth
- Digitalizing Malawi to improve access to education, public services, and income opportunities
- Gateway to Graduation: How Free Wi-Fi is Helping Students Succeed in Malawi
- The Transformative Power of Ethiopia’s Digital ID: Unlocking a better future for all
- Unlocking Opportunities for Millions in Mozambique with Free IDs
- Digital Transformation Drives Development in Africa
- From Connectivity to Services: Digital Transformation in Africa
Education
- Combining Childhood Education and Nutrition to Cultivate Bright Futures in Senegal
- Expanding Access to Skills: Supporting Young Women Through Ethiopia’s TVET Reforms
- Rising Above Displacement: A Young Girl’s Vision to Improve Learning in Somalia’s Marginalized Communities
- Inat’s Journey from Lost Hope to Future Water Supply Engineer
- Building a Strong Foundation to Improve Learning Outcomes in Ethiopia
- Obtaining a Birth Certificate: A Life Essential
- New classrooms built and teachers trained to help bring schools up to standard in Togo
- How Education Can Pave the Way for Sustainable Development in Guinea-Bissau
- Nigeria: A financial incentive scheme is bringing girls back to school
- Combining Childhood Education and Nutrition to Cultivate Bright Futures in Senegal
- Turning Pages, Transforming Lives: Cameroon’s Textbook Revolution
- Youth in Tanzania reach for the skies - dreams in aviation come true
- Empowering Girls and Enhancing Learning in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Transforming Pre-Primary Education Through Political Commitment and Community Engagement in Ethiopia
- Nigeria: A financial incentive scheme is bringing girls back to school
- Did you say, “Women and Girls in Science”? Meet Sally, who proves that women can succeed in STEM
- Girl Power! Driving Transformation in Western and Central Africa
Energy
- Electricity: An essential engine for development in DRC
- Energy for All: Accelerating Mozambique’s Pace Towards Universal Energy Access
- Saving Money, Breathing Easier: How Energy Access is Transforming Lives in Ethiopia
- In the DRC, community consultations lay the groundwork for local citizens to benefit from the Inga 3 Development Program
- How Electricity is Powering Value Addition in Tanzania’s Villages
- Powering Up Africa: Let There Be Light
- Going Green: Scaling up access to clean electricity for over 17 million Nigerians
- Securing Electricity in Niger Through Renewable Energy
- With Connections to Grid Electricity, Small Shops and Industries Sprout in Rural Tanzania
- Let There be Light: In Tanzania, More Electricity Brings Better Education and Health
- Light at the End of the Tunnel: How Electrification is Powering Tanzania’s Small-Scale Mining Sector
- In Tanzania, Energy and One Woman's Vision is Revolutionizing Lake Victoria's Sardine Trade
- Zambia Electricity Service Access Project (Video)
- Empowering communities: Brighter Homes, Brighter Futures
- Lighting Up Eastern Africa: How Greater Access to Energy is Creating Jobs and Improving Public Services in Rural Ethiopia
- Energy Access in Madagascar (Video)
- Bringing Light and Life to Rural Health Centers in Madagascar
- Electricity: An essential engine for development in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- Ingredients for Accelerating Universal Electricity Access: Lessons from Rwanda’s Inspirational Approach
- Affordable Solar Power is Increasing Electricity Access for Malawi’s Households
- Tambacounda: The power interconnection project that is transforming an entire region
- Securing Electricity in Niger Through Renewable Energy
Environment
Financial Inclusion
- Financial Inclusion Builds Resilience of Pastoralists to Drought
- Small Grants Yield Big Wins for Women Farmers in Sierra Leone
Fragility, Conflict, and Violence
- Improving Access to Public Services and Economic Opportunities for Refugees, Internally Displaced People, and Host Communities Across Niger through Agility and Pragmatism
- Restoring Hope in Conflict-torn Northern Mozambique: Identification Documents and Livelihoods
Gender
Health
- Kenya's Journey toward Universal Health Coverage
- Protecting Women and Girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Against Cervical Cancer
- Tackling Anti-Microbial Resistance, Africa’s Silent Health Emergency
- Gender-based Violence (GBV) Response Services in Ethiopia: Empowering Women and Girls in Conflict-Affected Areas
- Leveraging Adaptive Learning and Multisectoral Approaches to Combat Child Stunting in Madagascar
- A Transformative Journey of Mass Birth Registration and Health Insurance in The Gambia
- Increasing the use of primary healthcare in Comoros
- In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a silver lining for health care after COVID
- Mozambique’s health system expands coverage with more frontline community workers
Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Investments are Improving Lives and Livelihoods in Tanzania
- How are roads changing lives in Madagascar?
Institutions
- Building Africa's Future: IDA’s Impact in Eastern & Southern Africa
- IDA and Tanzania: A Focus on People, Cities, and Public Institutions for a Better Future
- Bringing Justice Within the Grasp of Ordinary Men and Women in Tanzania
Jobs
- From Innovation to Impact: Support for Congolese Entrepreneurship is Creating Jobs and Growth
- Transforming Rwanda's Workforce: A Skills-Led Approach for Jobs and Growth
- Enabling Entrepreneurship and Job Creation Through Social Protection in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- Women Break Gender Barriers in Somalia’s Construction Industry
- From Poor Migrant Worker to Successful Business Owner
- South Sudan: Money Earned Working on Project a Game Changer for Vulnerable Households
- Breaking Barriers: How Ethiopia's Women Entrepreneurs are Excelling in Male-Dominated Industries and Creating Jobs
- Realizing Dreams, Transforming Lives: Cabo Verde’s Ambitious Plan to Break the Cycle of Extreme Poverty by 2026
- The Mango Road Opens Up and Creates Jobs
- Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project Enables Economic Inclusion for Women
- Access to Finance Empowers Somali Women to Grow Their Businesses
- Supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment in Zambia (video)
- Ujasiriamali: Self-Employment and Job Creation for Youth in Kenya
- Youth Entrepreneurship Transforming Mozambique's Future
- Catalyzing Entrepreneurial Growth and Job Creation in Lesotho
- Creating employment opportunities for vulnerable youth in Kenya
- Ethiopia: Helping Women Entrepreneurs Succeed, One Challenge at a Time
Social Protection
- Transforming lives in Mauritania through adaptive social protection
- Uplifting Vulnerable South Sudanese Households through Safety Net Assistance
- Building the Future: How Investing in Women and Girls is Transforming Zambia’s Human Capital
- Cash Transfers are Helping Women Create Businesses and Regain Hope in South Sudan
- Ethiopia’s Rural Safety Net Enables Mother to Invest in Children’s Education
- Emergency cash transfers: Critical for livelihoods and human capital investments for the poor and vulnerable in Lesotho
- Women Placed at the Heart of Social Protection Interventions as Real Agents of Change in Comoros
- Developing a State-led Social Safety Net System to Boost Human Capital and Build Resilience in Somalia: The Baxnaano Program
- Emergency Cash Assistance Improves the Livelihoods of Desert Locust-Affected Communities in South Sudan
- Providing safety nets for the most vulnerable in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Incremental steps with a large footprint
- Restoring Hope and Improving Livelihoods Among Poor Households in Malawi Through Social Cash Transfers
- Realizing Dreams, Transforming Lives: Cabo Verde’s Ambitious Plan to Break the Cycle of Extreme Poverty by 2026
- Improving Access to Public Services and Economic Opportunities for Refugees, Internally Displaced People, and Host Communities Across Niger through Agility and Pragmatism
Trade
Urban Development
Water
- Community-Based Water Supply Organizations: Empowering Local Change Makers in Tanzania
- Improving Water and Sanitation Facilities in Malawi’s Urban Schools for Better Learning Outcomes
- Water Access Means Irrigation, Empowerment, and a New Chapter for Rural Ethiopian Women
- A Better Place to Learn: Supporting Refugee Students Through Clean Water and Hygiene in Ethiopia
- Transforming Sanitation for a more Sustainable and Healthier Future in Zambia
- Benin: How stormwater drainage helps residents in vulnerable Cotonou neighborhoods
- In Bamako, access to clean water improves people's lives
- Flood victims in Mali regain hope
- Refugee women in Congo are planting the seeds for change with cash transfers
- "Once we have water, we have life." Access to safe drinking water transforms lives in Conakry
- Breaking Barriers: Empowering Girls with Clean Water and Sanitation Facilities in Ethiopia's Schools
- Bringing forth water to combat food insecurity and climate change in the Sahel
- Improved Access to Potable Water in Malawi’s Capital Improves Health and Erodes Gender Barriers Too
- Turning on the Water Taps for Half a Million People in Mozambique’s Capital