The World Bank in Gabon

Gabon joined the World Bank in 1963. Since then, the Bank has provided support through the financing of more than 20 projects in a variety of sectors.

Economic Update

Adjusting fuel prices

Reforming fuel subsidies to benefit the poor would allow resources mobilization to improve essential services
Country Economic Memorandum

Greener and inclusive growth

A structural transformation of the economy is essential for a better green growth and job creation model.
Climate preservation

The lungs of Africa

Spanning over six countries, the Congo Basin is the world’s largest carbon sink.

Gabon At-A-Glance

Gabon, a central African country, is rich in natural resources. Located on the Atlantic Ocean, it borders Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of Congo. It is sparsely populated, with a population of 2 million (2017) and forests covering 85% of its territory.

Overview

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Project

Better ICT

E-Gabon and Cab Projects aim to improve internet access and to accelerate the development of Gabon’s digital innovation ecosystem, and delivery and management of public health services.

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Research

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Blogs

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Experts

Elisabeth Huybens

Director of Strategy and Operations, Western and Central Africa

Cheick Fantamady Kanté

Country Director

Aissatou Diallo

World Bank Resident Representative for Gabon and Equatorial Guinea

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News & Events

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In Depth

Apr 05, 2023

Africa’s Pulse

Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is set to slow from 3.6% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2023.
Oct 05, 2022

CPIA Africa

The overall 2021 Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) score for the region’s 39 IDA-eligible countries remains unchanged at 3.1.
IDA in Africa

With IDA’s help, hundreds of millions of people have escaped poverty—through the creation of jobs, access to clean water, schools, roads, nutrition, electricity, and more.
World Bank Africa Multimedia

Watch, listen and click through the latest videos, podcasts and slideshows highlighting the World Bank’s work in Sub-Saharan Africa.