On November 13, 2026, Niger's President Abdourahamane Tiani met with Ousmane Diagana, Vice President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, to discuss several development projects. The meeting focused on the Kandadji program, a new partnership framework between Niger and the World Bank, agriculture, energy, and water resources. Diagana acknowledged that the Kandadji project had experienced delays due to various reasons.
To address the delays, the Nigerien government organized a roundtable discussion on November 11 with all partners to find solutions. Diagana reported that the discussions were productive, and agreements were reached to restart the Kandadji project soon. He expressed optimism that the project would resume in the near future. The World Bank is committed to supporting Niger's development efforts.
Diagana announced the launch of a new partnership framework between the World Bank and Niger, which will be implemented over the next five years. The framework aims to create conditions and mobilize financing for programs that generate more jobs and better employment opportunities, particularly for young people and women. The new strategy was launched in conjunction with a major program that provides financing for young entrepreneurs.
The World Bank will mobilize additional resources of approximately $700 million to support Niger's development programs. This amount will be added to the existing portfolio of over $4 billion. Diagana emphasized that the World Bank is committed to supporting Niger's development efforts, particularly in the areas of electricity, agriculture, and water resources.
Diagana highlighted the importance of electricity, agriculture, and water resources in accelerating Niger's development. He noted that electricity is essential for economic and social activities, and Niger is making significant progress in this area through the "Mission 300" initiative. The World Bank is supporting Niger's efforts to improve access to electricity.
Agriculture is another key sector that was discussed during the meeting. Diagana emphasized the need to support Niger's agricultural sector to ensure food security and create jobs. The World Bank is committed to supporting Niger's efforts to develop its agricultural sector. The new partnership framework will focus on creating opportunities for young people and women.
The meeting between President Tiani and Vice President Diagana demonstrates the World Bank's commitment to supporting Niger's development efforts. The two parties discussed several key projects, including the Kandadji program, and new initiatives to support Niger's economic and social development. The World Bank will continue to work with Niger to achieve its development goals.
Key points
- The World Bank will mobilize additional resources of approximately $700 million to support Niger's development programs.
