Strengthening Guinea’s Agricultural Transformation Through Data, Investment and Jobs

Agriculture is a cornerstone of Guinea’s economy—employing over half of the workforce and offering strong potential to drive jobs, income growth, and value addition. Yet limited investment, particularly in processing and agribusiness, continues to constrain productivity and rural employment.

Data is crucial to inform policies and programs to help close these gaps.

In 2025, Guinea completed an agricultural survey and a livestock survey with technical assistance from the 50x2030 Initiative and financial support through the PDACG and the HISWACA project, aimed at supporting country-led agricultural survey systems. These surveys ensure the availability of reliable agricultural data needed to track implementation progress of the National Agricultural Development Policy, reduce uncertainty for investors, and support private sector engagement. A second agricultural survey round is scheduled for this year, ensuring continuity of agricultural data over time.

These data efforts complement ongoing investments and partnerships aimed at expanding agribusiness activity and creating jobs along agricultural value chains. Through collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and other partners, the World Bank Group is supporting private investment, value-chain development, and local firms.

Read more about how data, investment, and partnerships are contributing to Guinea’s agricultural transformation here.