US$ 1 billion for African Great Lakes developments
23 May 2013
The World Bank has approved funding of US$ 1 billion to support cross-border developments in Africa’s Great Lakes region, including hydroelectricity projects and roads.
The financing includes US$ 340 million to support the 80 MW megawatt Rusumo Falls hydroelectric project that will supply Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania. In addition, US$…