Tag: Pierre Frank Laporte
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World Bank approves US$250 million for establishment of Development Bank Ghana
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Thursday, October 29, 2020, approved US$250 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the establishment of the Development Bank of Ghana (DBG) also known as the National Development Bank. The move is to help to increase access to long term finance and boost job creation…
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World Bank approves US$150 million loan to support 2.2 million pupils
The World Bank Board of Directors approved today US$150 million in financing to support the government to improve the quality of education for over two million children in low performing basic education schools, and to strengthen the country’s education system. “The project focuses on underserved areas and on improving the quality of education for increased…
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World Bank announces new Country Director for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone
The World Bank has appointed Pierre Frank Laporte as the new Country Director for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone. His appointment takes effect from July 1, 2019 and he will be based in the World Bank’s Accra Office. Pierre Frank Laporte, a national of Seychelles joined the World Bank in July 2015 as Country Director…