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How Guarantees Can Expand Energy Access in Burundi

June 18, 2026
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Watch how MIGA, IDA and IFC are combining guarantees, concessional support and financing to help expand affordable electricity access in Burundi.
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Brewing Growth in Burundi’s Coffee Sector

May 08, 2026
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World Bank Group guarantees are helping unlock Burundi’s coffee industry by supporting private investment, strengthening value chains, and connecting smallholder farmers to global markets.
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11th Gender Leadership Award

March 18, 2026
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Did you know that women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises face a credit gap estimated at $1.9 trillion globally? This financing gap limits their ability to grow, create jobs, and contribute fully to economic development. Watch conversation with Katarina Zdraljevic, Head of Group Sustainability at ProCredit, and recipient of this year’s Gender Leadership Award, on how financial institutions can expand lending to women‑owned businesses and support women entrepreneurs as drivers of jobs and local growth.
Kasada Investments: Creating Hospitality Jobs for Rwanda’s Youth

Kasada Investments: Creating Hospitality Jobs for Rwanda’s Youth

February 03, 2026
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At the recruitment day for Mövenpick Kigali, Kasada Investments showcases how hospitality development can translate into real jobs, skills, and long-term opportunity for young people in Rwanda.

MIGA in 2025

MIGA in 2025: De-Risking Private Capital Where It Matters Most

January 31, 2026
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Through $8.5 billion in guarantees, MIGA and the World Bank Group helped de-risk private capital and expand development impact across emerging markets.

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How Policy-Based Guarantees Strengthen Government Financing for Development

November 24, 2025
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Discover how the World Bank Group Guarantee Platform’s Policy-Based Guarantee helps governments access affordable financing to sustain reforms and invest in people.
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How Project-Based Loan Guarantees Unlock Financing for Public Infrastructure

October 28, 2025
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Learn how the World Bank Group Guarantee Platform’s Project-Based Loan Guarantee helps governments attract private capital to finance essential public projects.
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Investing in Africa’s Future: How MIGA and Kasada Are Creating Jobs Through Tourism

October 15, 2025
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MIGA’s guarantees helped Kasada invest in hotels across Africa that sustained and created thousands of jobs, supporting recovery, stability, and opportunity in the tourism sector.
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How Guarantees Unlock PPP Projects: Project-Based Payment Guarantee Explained

September 16, 2025
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When governments launch Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), one of the biggest challenges is ensuring timely payments to investors and operators. Without that assurance, critical infrastructure projects can stall.This video introduces the World Bank Group Guarantee Platform’s Project-Based Payment Guarantee, a powerful tool that mitigates payment risks, reassures investors, and helps projects secure financing on better terms.
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Powering Tunisia’s Green Future

August 21, 2025
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World Bank Group Guarantees are helping Tunisia meet growing energy needs and cut reliance on imported gas by de-risking solar projects, including the country’s first large-scale privately financed solar plant.
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How World Bank Group Guarantees Help Create Jobs Around the World

June 25, 2025
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One year since its launch, the World Bank Group Guarantee Platform is delivering results. From farms in Kyrgyzstan to electric buses in Senegal, the platform is unlocking private investment to create quality jobs, boost trade, and build resilience. Watch how these guarantees are transforming lives across sectors.