Economy - 28 February 2026
Minister Mariam Tangara Doumbia Receives World Bank Supervision Mission for PRUBA
Bamako, February 24, 2026 - Mariam Tangara Doumbia, Minister of Environment, Sanitation, and Sustainable Development, received a World Bank supervision mission on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to review the implementation of the Bamako Urban Resilience Project (PRUBA).
The mission, led by Mr. Michel Mitera, focused on monitoring project progress and ensuring effective execution. During the audience, the World Bank team requested increased ministerial involvement to facilitate the prompt processing of key files, highlighting the importance of active coordination for project success.
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