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The Marketplace is open: A new Approach to Mobilizing Infrastructure Finance for Coastal Resilience
For many people living in West Africa, coastal environments are much more than fond memories.
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WACA Marketplace- Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
The first WACA Marketplace will be held on November 18th,19th in Cote d’Ivoire by INVITATION ONLY.
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The inaugural WACA Marketplace took place on November 18 and 19th in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire- Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
The six WACA countries unbundled their coastal multi-sector investment plans into project ideas.
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Our Ministers are Deepening their Engagement in Preserving our Coasts
I am pleased to announce that our ministers launched two new programs to preserve our coasts.
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African Ministers Ratify New Protocols on Integrated Ocean Management- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
The Abidjan Convention convened the second meeting of the plenipotentiaries.
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West Africa’s Coast: Losing Over $3.8 Billion a Year to Erosion, Flooding and Pollution
West Africa’s coastal areas host about one third of the region’s population.
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Breaking Down Barriers to Private Sector Investment to Build Resilience for West Africa’s Coasts- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
The celebration of Earth Day this week should cause us to consider the state of our planet.
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West Africa’s Fading CoastlineIn the latest episode of Afronomics, we explore the importance of protecting coastal cities.
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World Bank Board Approves WACA Resilience Investment ProjectThe World Bank Group approved today a package of $210 million in financing for a regional project.
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St Louis, Senegal: Coastal communities facing waves of change- Dakar, Senegal
Saint Louis’s coastal community is losing ground to the ocean each year.
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Living on the Edge: Dovi’s Story- Togo
Dovi Woollens has lived along the coast of Baguida, Togo for her entire life.
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Dutch Expertise Welcome for West Africa Coastal Management
Coastal erosion and flooding in West Africa severely threaten communities and livelihoods.
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Why a Call for Innovation?
Some development challenges in coastal areas are so complex and have multiple options for solutions.
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Preserving Mangroves to Enhance Coastal Resilience
Did you know that each year, mangroves store the equivalent of carbon emissions from 26 million cars?
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Where Rice, Mangroves and Dikes Connect in Guinea-Bissau
A look at the relationship between protecting and restoring mangroves and rice cultivation.