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| Â | Cost of Sanitation in Indonesia
A new report called the Economic Impacts of Sanitation in Indonesia finds that the lack of access to sanitation poses heavy financial and economic costs to the Indonesian economy—not only to individuals, but also to the public and commercial sectors. Read the press release | Read the commentary | Download the report (1.41mb pdf) |
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| Â | Climate-Proofing Our Cities
Many mega Asian cities are now facing greater risks from extreme weather events which could undermine the economic gains of the past few decades. The Climate Resilient Cities report offers a tool to help identify "hot spots" and create strategies to increase their resilience to impacts of climate change. Read more |
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CHINA: World Bank Response to the Sichuan-Wenchuan Earthquake
Website provides a source of international knowledge, experience, best practice and other materials related to disaster recovery and reconstruction for international and national partners. Visit the website |
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CHINA: Renewable Energy Development Project wins prestigious Ashden Award for Sustainable Energy
In recognition of the many benefits and people positively affected by this program. Read the Project Profile |
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INDONESIA: Investing in Indonesia's Health
Indonesia has made major improvements over the past three decades in its health system, but is struggling to achieve important health outcomes, especially among the poor. Read more |
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LAO PDR: Strong Rains Cause Big Flooding in Vientiane
A stronger rainy season than expected has been causing water levels in Laos to rise quite dramatically, with the Mekong River breaching its banks and overflowing into cities throughout Laos. Read more |
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LAO PDR: Ressetlers Move into their New Homes While New Income Generating Activities Arise
Report from World Bank and Asian Development Bank follows progress on Nam Theun 2 Hydro Project. Read more |
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PHILIPPINES: Site for Youth to Air Opinions and Suggestions
Blog site for youth in the Philippines (and, eventually, Singapore, Thailand, and Papua New Guinea) to get them involved in promoting transparency in local government. Visit ISpeakNow |
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THAILAND: Poor Community in Chon Buri to Benefit from 1st World Bank-Supported Carbon-Finance Project in Thailand
The quality of life at a poor village in this coastal province of Thailand is about to get better, thanks to a community benefit plan supported by the World Bank. Read more |
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VIETNAM: Fighting Coastal Soil Erosion
Vietnam's Coastal Wetlands Protection and Development Project has helped plant almost 5,000 hectares of mangroves, often in challenging environments. Read more |
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