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Over half a century ago, Lao PDR began its journey to become a modern nation and committed itself to long-term development ambitions. Since then, it has delivered electricity, schools, roads, and has become an important energy exporter. | | | | | |
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Global Food Prices Remain High and Volatile Affecting Poorest Countries the Most
The World Bank Group’s new Food Price Watch released ahead of the G-20 Summit in Cannes, France says global food prices remain high and volatile, hitting the poorest countries hardest and adding to the strains facing the global economy. Read more |
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Backed by the Climate Investment Funds, Eight More Countries Take Big Steps to Address Climate Change
Over $1 billion in near-zero-interest loans and grants was approved to support Bolivia, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Lao PDR, Mali, Mexico, and Nepal in their efforts toward arresting and adapting to climate change. Read more |
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World Bank, GFDRR, ASEAN, and UNISDR Cooperate to Strengthen Fiscal Resilience to Natural Disasters
Joint initiative steps up inter-sectoral discussion on Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance and initiates the development of a risk financing road map for ASEAN. Read more |
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Building Energy-efficient Homes for Low-carbon Cities in China
A World Bank-supported project is modernizing heating systems and increasing energy efficiency in residential buildings. Read more |
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Eco2 Cities – a Guide for Developing Ecologically Sustainable and Economically Viable Cities
Chinese translation of Eco2 Cities launched which presents a World Bank initiative that supports cities in developing countries in their move towards greater ecological and economic sustainability. Read more |
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China: Make Road Safety the New Traffic Mantra (Commentary)
In China, road crashes rank only behind drowning as the leading killer of children between the age of 5 and 14. Read more |
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Jakarta: Urban Challenges in a Changing Climate
Case study examines how all the communities of Jakarta are affected by climate change and natural hazards – and why. Read more |
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Lao PDR: Investment Climate Assessment 2011, Policies to Promote Growth in the Non-Resource Sectors
Report presents how the current investment climate could improve in order to enable an inclusive and sustainable economic growth path. Read more |
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Mongolia Quarterly Economic Update - November 2011
GDP growth reached 20.8% year-on-year in the 3rd quarter. The economy has seen a rebound stronger than expected and is showing signs of overheating. Read more |
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From One-Way to Two-Way Exchanges: How is Communication Supporting Decentralization Reform in Mongolia?
Through building effective dialogue and engagement, the World Bank has paved the way for greater participation in the fiscal decentralization. Read more |
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Philippines: Massive Immunization Drive Helps Protect Children From Preventable Diseases
The government, with support from the World Bank, hopes to eradicate measles in the country by 2012 through an Expanded Program of Immunization. Read more |
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