EIB to support 11 Sahel nations under Great Green Wall initiative
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Paris, Jan 11 (IANS) The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Monday announced that it aims to provide new financial and technical support to back sustainable agriculture, clean energy, water, infrastructure and private sector financing in 11 Sahel countries most vulnerable to a changing climate by 2025.
The EIB financing and technical support will enhance the impact of the Great Green Wall initiative to improve biodiversity in the Sahel and better tackle climate and environmental challenges facing the region.
Targeted high-impact investment will enable more inclusive economic growth and strengthen resilience in the region to foster peace and stability.