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DATAVIZ - Focus on Girls: Data on Adolescent Girls in Western & Central Africa
Adolescents are a key demographic group in Sub-Saharan Africa. They represent a significant share of the population in the continent, and their numbers are projected to grow significantly in the coming decades. It’s also a critical stage in a person’s development. So, investing in adolescents' well-being, education, and empowerment is crucial for building human capital, fostering economic growth, and achieving sustainable development in Africa. Girls face unique challenges compared to boys, including early marriage and pregnancy. Empowering them girls is pivotal in solving some key development issues. To do so, it's important to understand the specific challenges and opportunities that adolescent girls face in the region. Estelle Koussoube, an economist at the World Bank, unpacks the research and data on adolescent girls in Western and Central Africa.

INTERVIEW - Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, Minister of Finance and Planning, TanzaniaWatch this interview with Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, Minister of Finance and Planning, Tanzania. The World Bank Group - IMF Spring Meetings present a unique opportunity for all to join central bankers, ministers, private sector executives, civil society representatives, youth leaders, academics, and others to discuss the most pressing challenges facing our world today and how we can best respond to these to promote growth, equity, and prosperity for all.

PROJECT - Rural Alliances, the Agriculture Project That Transforms Thousands of Lives in Bolivia
Since 2006, more than 107,000 families have improved the quantity and quality of their products with the World Bank's Rural Alliances project, also known as "El PAR". Through the creation of strategic alliances between farmers, ranchers, rural producers and food markets, the project allows them to gain access to financing, technology and training, three key elements to improve their productivity and, consequently, their quality of life. The project increases food security and promotes the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices in Bolivia, while empowering women producers.