International Development Association

Economy

World Bank names new country director for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somalia

Qimiao Fan, a Chinese national, will oversee the design and implementation of the World Bank's assistance programme for the four countries
The World Bank headquarters in Washington DC during the 2012 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, 16 April 2012
Opinion

Tanzania is a showcase for World Bank funding

The International Development Association is a major source of support for African countries struggling with mounting debt and shrinking fiscal space
Electricity infrastructure in Pemba, Tanzania. In May 2010, a submarine cable brought electricity from Tanga to Pemba (and on to the mainland). The cable was buried in the picturesque surroundings of Mkumbuu; three metres into the ground before rising to a mast about 120 metres from the water's edge. The cable continues to the Wesha substation, where "feeders" distribute the power to the island's grid. Norway paid NOK 475 million (out of a total cost of NOK 575 million). Norway also provided technical assistance to the project. The cable is now operated and maintained by the Zanzibar Electricity Corporation (ZECO).
Politics & Policy

Anthony Thompson named as new World Bank Uganda country manager

Anthony Thompson has been appointed as the new country manager of the World Bank in Uganda, replacing Christina Malmberg Calvo whose assignment ended on July 31 2018, according to a statement from the country office
Anthony Thompson, the new World Bank Country Manager for Uganda
Politics & Policy

World Bank lifts suspension of lending to government with $1.5bn credit line

The World Bank has announced resumption of more than Shs5 trillion ($1.5bn) in new lending to government after almost ten months of suspending loans to Uganda and several back and forth meetings over the issue.