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Madagascar and World Bank seek to speed up 21 funded projects

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Madagascar and World Bank seek to speed up 21 funded projects

The Malagasy government and the World Bank want to accelerate the implementation of 21 funded projects, notably by removing road-related bottlenecks. A portfolio review identified the need to deliver their benefits to the population more quickly, Midi Madagasikara reports.

The Malagasy government and the World Bank want to accelerate the implementation of 21 funded projects so that their benefits reach the population more quickly. The commitment was made after a review of the portfolio of ongoing projects, Midi Madagasikara reports.

The two sides are notably seeking to remove bottlenecks linked to road infrastructure. Funding has already been mobilised, but implementation must be accelerated to improve the daily lives of Malagasy people more quickly, according to Midi Madagasikara.

The initiative extends efforts announced on 19 October to accelerate infrastructure projects funded in Madagascar funded infrastructure projects.

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