United States, March 13 -- The World Bank approved a $250 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Niger strengthen its financial sector and expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The operation aims to help restore liquidity in the banking system, encourage renewed lending to viable businesses, and support job creation and income generation across the country.The Support to the Financial Sector and Access to MSME Finance in Niger Project will support the Government of Niger in addressing liquidity challenges faced by financial institutions and MSMEs. It will deploy a package of complementary instruments designed to improve liquidity and strengthen financial intermed...