The World Bank Group has updated its Regional Integration and Cooperation Assistance Strategy (RICAS 2021-2023) by prioritizing cross border issues in fragile zones in Africa, including the Horn. The WB support will be focused on increasing regional connectivity in the areas of transport, energy and digital infrastructure. It will also promote trade and market integration through trade facilitation in regional economic corridors, technical assistance for roll out of the AfCFTA, support to regional value chains and integration of financial markets.