World Bank Gives Zambia $200 Million for Drought Response

A farmer inspect crops damaged by drought in ZambiaPhotographer: Guillem Sartorio/AFP/Getty Images
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The World Bank has approved a further $200 million of grants for Zambia to help the nation cope with its worst drought in decades, according to a statement from the Finance Ministry.

The Washington-based lender also approved an almost $8 million grant for women and girl empowerment, the ministry said Tuesday, citing a letter from the World Bank.