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Robert R. Taliercio

Also known as: Robert R Taliercio · Dr Robert Taliercio · Mr. Taliercio · World Bank Division Director Robert Taliercio

2026-05-042026-06-18

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    World Bank Division Director Robert R. Taliercio commended Ghana’s leadership and its longstanding partnership with the Bank.

    Health Ministry partners with World Bank Group to tackle regional health challenges
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    World Bank Division Director Robert R Taliercio commended Ghana’s leadership and longstanding partnership with the Bank, noting that the country’s progress in improving health outcomes demonstrates what sustained investment and strong policy direction can achieve.

    𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 p𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 t𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞 R𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 h𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 c𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬
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World Bank approves $300m for Ghana secondary education reform

The News

The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package under the International Development Association to support Ghana's secondary education improvement through the STARR-J Project, addressing infrastructure strain and skills gaps created by rising enrollment following the introduction of free senior high school and TVET policies in 2017.

Why it matters

A Ghana Minute pick.

17 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Yesterday

  1. World Bank approves $300m for Ghana secondary education reform

    The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package under the International Development Association to support Ghana's secondary education improvement through the STARR-J Project, addressing infrastructure strain and skills gaps created by rising enrollment following the introduction of free senior high school and TVET policies in 2017.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. World Bank approves $300m for Ghana secondary education reform

    The World Bank has approved US$300 million in financing through the International Development Association to support Ghana's Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance, and Results for Jobs (STARR-J) Project, which aims to improve secondary education access and quality while equipping students with skills for employment. The funding addresses challenges created by rapid enrollment growth following the introduction of free senior high school and free technical and vocational training policies in 2017, which have strained infrastructure and teacher resources.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. World Bank finances Ghana secondary education expansion

    The World Bank approved US$300 million in IDA financing for Ghana's Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance, and Results for Jobs Project, which aims to expand access to quality secondary education and equip young people with skills for higher education and employment. The funding addresses infrastructure and staffing pressures created by the introduction of free Senior High School and TVET in 2017.

    17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana secures $500m World Bank funding for rural roads and agriculture

    The World Bank has approved $500 million for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, which will rehabilitate feeder roads in selected regions and strengthen agricultural value chains. The project is expected to directly benefit more than 550,000 people, including about 350,000 farmers.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. World Bank approves $500m for rural road improvements in Ghana

    The World Bank approved $500 million in financing for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project to improve rural road connectivity, strengthen agricultural value chains, and create jobs in rural communities. The project will rehabilitate and maintain more than 1,000 kilometres of rural roads across nine regions to reduce transport costs, improve market access for farmers, and address post-harvest losses.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. World Bank funds $500m project for rural road infrastructure in Ghana

    The World Bank approved a $500 million financing package for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, which aims to rehabilitate more than 1,000 kilometres of feeder roads across nine regions and strengthen agricultural value chains. The project is expected to directly benefit more than 550,000 people, including about 350,000 farmers, by improving market access and reducing transportation costs for rural communities.

    29 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 8 May

  1. World Bank targets 2m health jobs, 200m people served by 2030

    The World Bank launched a regional health strategy for West and Central Africa aimed at creating more than 2 million jobs by addressing healthcare worker shortages and delivering quality, affordable health services to at least 200 million people by 2030, supported by reforms in primary healthcare, financing systems and local pharmaceutical production.

    8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghana and World Bank develop country-led health financing compact model

    Ghana is preparing to launch a country-led health financing compact with the World Bank, co-led by the Ministries of Health and Finance, to align domestic resources and external funding under a single government-defined framework instead of fragmented donor-led interventions.

    6 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. World Bank launches health strategy for West, Central Africa

    The World Bank has launched a regional strategy in Accra to transform health systems in Ghana and neighbouring West and Central African countries, aiming to improve health outcomes, support productivity, and create jobs while strengthening collaboration and resilience amid fiscal constraints.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. World Bank launches regional health strategy in Accra

    The World Bank unveiled its "Fit to Prosper" strategy to strengthen health systems and drive job creation across West and Central Africa at a high-level event in Accra. Ghana's Health Minister highlighted government initiatives including the Free Primary Healthcare programme and Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) as efforts to reduce financial barriers to healthcare.

    5 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 4 May

  1. Ghana, World Bank launch regional health strategy for West and Central Africa

    The Ministry of Health and the World Bank Group have launched a Regional Health, Nutrition and Population Strategy titled "Fit to Prosper" to strengthen healthcare systems across West and Central Africa by addressing infectious diseases, malnutrition, and non-communicable diseases while positioning health as a driver of economic growth.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana and World Bank launch regional health strategy for West and Central Africa

    Ghana's Ministry of Health has partnered with the World Bank Group to launch a Regional Health, Nutrition and Population Strategy, titled "Fit to Prosper," targeting infectious diseases, malnutrition, and non-communicable diseases across West and Central Africa. Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh stressed the need for coordinated regional action while highlighting Ghana's efforts to expand primary healthcare and strengthen health infrastructure.

    4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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