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World Bank Allocates $240M to Protect West Africa Coastlines

3/24/2026

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The World Bank Group approved $240 million for the West Africa Coastal Areas Blue Economy and Resilience Program (WACA+), to protect Benin and Mauritania's coastlines from erosion and flooding and create jobs.
It will stabilize areas, restore 3,000 hectares of mangroves, and support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
By 2031, 13,000 jobs will be created and 31,000 people will benefit via training and business development, with regional cooperation emphasized.

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The World Bank Group approved $240 million for the West Africa Coastal Areas Blue Economy and Resilience Program (WACA+), to protect Benin and Mauritania's coastlines from erosion and flooding and create jobs.
It will stabilize areas, restore 3,000 hectares of mangroves, and support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
By 2031, 13,000 jobs will be created and 31,000 people will benefit via training and business development, with regional cooperation emphasized.