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Leaving no one behind in Sudan Format 80,000 Sudanese households—approximately 400,000 beneficiaries—have received cash transfers  32 million citizens—80 percent of the population—will be eligible to receive up to 12 months of benefits   Sudan has faced formidable challenges over the past decade. The secession of South Sudan induced multiple economic shocks for this already fragile country. The subsequent civil war in that country not only damaged Sudan’s economy, but also increased the already large population of refugees and internally displaced persons.   Under the ...

Strengthening epidemic preparedness and response in West and Central Africa Format A network of 15 regional reference laboratories has been established for human and animal health   The 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa dramatically exposed the need for more resilient health systems. The outbreak overwhelmed the public health systems in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, allowing for rapid escalation and geographic spread of Ebola, as well as the disruption of essential and life-saving health services. It was clear that in order to prevent, detect, and respond to the threat of...

Prioritizing the poorest and most vulnerable in West Africa Format Key Numbers: 572,852 informal sector workers, 373,858 of whom were women, received cash transfers during the COVID-19 pandemic   57,000 new beneficiaries were identified   Togo, like many countries, is struggling as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Poverty, which had been declining before the pandemic, is now on the rise. This is not surprising, as 62 percent of jobs in the country have been affected, particularly in the informal sector. In an effort to prioritize those most in need, IDA financ...

Reducing child stunting in Madagascar Format Key Numbers: 680,000 women and children received a package of high-impact services through a strengthened nutrition and health platform   7,000 health workers were trained and 3,000 integrated health and nutrition community sites were established   In 2018, Madagascar had one of the highest rates of stunting in the world. Linked to insufficient healthcare, inadequate nutrition, and poor water and sanitation, stunting is considered one of the biggest impediments to children reaching their potential. Combatting stunting is also important for ...

Strengthening recovery and peacebuilding in North-East Nigeria Format Key Numbers: 105,000 beneficiaries-49% of whom are women-have gained access to roads, hospitals, water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, and public buildings Psychosocial support services have reached 13,500 households The violent attacks carried out by Boko Haram since 2009 have left deep scars for the 15 million people that call the region of North-East Nigeria home. Some 20,00 people have died, and 2.2 million people have been forcibly displaced by the conflict. About 70 percent of those displaced are hosted in the sta...