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Policy BriefMay 7, 2026

The Gambia: How Rural Electrification is Transforming a Welder's Life in Jah Kunda

Jah Kunda is one of 706 communities newly connected to the national grid through the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) and the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project (ECOREAP) — financed by the World Bank, the European Union, and the European Investment Bank. Together, these projects have driven the largest electrification expansion in the country's history, raising national electricity access from 60% in 2018 to a projected 90% today.

World Bank1 min read
Policy BriefMay 7, 2026

Powering Zambia’s Transformation: From Electricity Crisis to Catalyst for Growth and Jobs

In Zambia, structural reforms have delivered resilient growth, macroeconomic stability, and fiscal discipline despite a series of shocks. However, significant downside risks persist, and the country remains at high risk of debt distress. According to the latest Zambia Economic Update (ZEU), Electricity: Turning Crisis into a Catalyst for Growth, Jobs, and Development, sustaining and deepening these gains will require a deliberate focus on economic diversification and private-sector growth. En...

World Bank1 min read
Policy BriefMay 7, 2026

Quality Higher Education Is Key to Jobs and Prosperity: Here Is How Sri Lanka Did it

The Accelerate Higher Education Development Expansion and Development (AHEAD) Project for Sri Lanka aimed to increase enrollment in priority disciplines in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, improve the quality of degree programs, and promote research and innovation in the higher education sector, contributing to building human capital for more and better jobs.

World Bank1 min read