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Niamey, October 3, 2025 - Presidential Meeting with the World Bank
President Tiani received Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice-President for West and Central Africa, alongside Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine and senior advisors. The high-level meeting underscored Niger’s pragmatic approach to sustaining vital economic partnerships.
•Niger’s economic landscape and strategies for job creation.
•Progress on World Bank-funded projects totaling over CFAF 2.7 trillion.
•Acceleration of the Kandadji Dam project, deemed a national priority.
•Technical cooperation programs aimed at capacity building for governance and infrastructure.
Later that day, Prime Minister Zeine chaired a steering committee with the World Bank delegation, demonstrating tight coordination at the highest level to expedite strategic projects.
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