For most of the Nigerian poor, growth is just an irony.
Africa
Poverty Trend in Ethiopia
Ethiopia achieved a 10% economic growth over the past decade and a 33% reduction in poverty headcount.
Financial Diaries of Smallholder Families in Tanzania
There are an estimated 450 milllion smallholder farming households in the world, representing more than 2 billion people.
Factors Making Kakamega the Poorest in Kenya
That Kakamega is the poorest County both in relative and absolute terms doesn’t surprise me at all.
Is Kakamega the Poorest County in Kenya?
Socio-Economic Atlas of Kenya estimates that Kakamega is the poorest county in Kenya.
South South Development EXPO 2014
During this week in Washington D.C., United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) is hosting its annual conference.
Djibouti’s Social Safety Net Tackles Nutrition through Cash-for-Work
The World Bank made a commitment to support the continuation of its Social Safety Net (SSN) program in Djibouti.
World Bank Pledged $1.8 billion to Fight Poverty in the Horn of Africa
The World Bank has pledged $1.8 billion to countries in the Horn Africa to invest in social safety net and infrastructure.
Making Everyone Count: Identification for Development
World Bank hosted a flagship seminar on Making Everyone Count: Identification for Development.
Achieving Food Security in the Face of Climate Change
Six distinguished panelists discuss food security and climate change at the World Bank annual meeting.