Africa: In Lesotho, an Economic Inclusion Initiative Is Providing Hope and Jobs to the Most Vulnerable

Africa: In Lesotho, an Economic Inclusion Initiative Is Providing Hope and Jobs to the Most Vulnerable

STORY HIGHLIGHTS An initiative from the Government of Lesotho, in partnership with the World Bank, the Economic Inclusion Program is helping beneficiaries establish businesses in various sectors such as poultry, catering, and dress-making. The program seeks to make social assistance more efficient and fair, especially for vulnerable families and people with disabilities. It integrates social…

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Africa: In Lesotho, an Economic Inclusion Initiative Is Providing Hope and Jobs to the Most Vulnerable

Africa: Sub-Sahara Africa Progresses in Closing Gender Gap …Women in Lower – and Middle-Income Economies Move Into Formal Jobs

Sub-Saharan Africa ranks sixth in terms of the global gender gap, with a current score of 68% according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). In its latest Global Gender Gap Report 2025, released this week, the WEF notes Sub-Saharan Africa displays wide variation across countries, but its success stories demonstrate that progress is possible in…

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