11/06/2026
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The 2026 Africa Sustainable Futures Awards by Financial Times and World Bank Group's MIGA are open! We are showcasing private-sector solutions driving job creation and growth across Africa.
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๐๏ธ Deadline: June 30, 2026
11/06/2026
What does it take to connect local production ๐ to global markets?
In Ghana ๐ฌ๐ญ, more predictable trade is helping businesses move goods across borders, expand operations, and create opportunities along the value chain.
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10/06/2026
Join the June edition of Transformation Dialogues with a special focus on โDigital Innovation and the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Sector Servicesโ, co-hosted by the World Bank, the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) and the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER UG).
June 18th | 3:00 PM GMT
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10/06/2026
West African ministers, investors, agribusiness leaders, and technical experts gathered in Ghana to discuss concrete financial and technical partnerships to support National Rice Investment Action Plans and help West Africa move closer toward rice self-sufficiency by 2035. Over $1.54 billion in indicative investment commitments were made by 16 countries.
The ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ concluded with a clear and strong message: the region needs more investment in rice to boost food security, cut imports, and create jobs.
Through the โAccra Declarationโ, West African governments and partners committed to achieving rice self-sufficiency by 2035 through a coordinated regional approach, backed by a $28 billion investment envelope.
Turning ambition into action will require:
โก๏ธ Robust regional collaboration
โก๏ธ Targeted investments in areas such as irrigation, seed systems, machinery, milling, storage, transport, and trade
โก๏ธ National strategies to drive job creation and build a more resilient rice economy
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Ecowas - Cedeao | FSRP WA | African Development Bank Group | CORAF
10/06/2026
Meet Esther ๐ Sheโs helping grow a company that connects Ghana ๐ฌ๐ญ to global markets.
As trade becomes more predictable, businesses can import materials, export finished products and expand with greater confidence.
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09/06/2026
Growth starts with people. Where does YOUR COUNTRY stand?
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09/06/2026
Are you a change-maker passionate about gender equality? Take your impact to the next level! Enroll in our 2026 course and learn to turn data into action.
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08/06/2026
Blackouts cost jobsโcutting employment by up to 5โ14 percentage points in some African countries. is expanding reliable, affordable power so firms can grow and hire. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/LOqY50Z1A8v
07/06/2026
Stay up to date on the projects that are shaping Ghanaโs future, news, publications, research and dataโall in one place. Learn how global expertise and local leadership are driving impact across sectors.
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