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 | | Pamela Cox Appointed as New World Bank Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific
Pamela Cox, a development professional with more than 30 years experience, has been appointed the World Bank’s Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific. Ms. Cox will lead the Bank’s advisory and lending operations in the region and oversee strategic engagement with middle income country partners. | | | | | |
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Global Tiger Initiative Partners Launch Training to Support Rangers’ Efforts Against Poachers
Global Tiger Initiative partners launched a hands-on training for wildlife conservation professionals from national parks and protected areas in the South East Asia region. Read more |
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International Experience Useful for China’s Railway Governance Reform
A paper titled “Governance and Structure of the Railway Industry: Three Pillars” presents case studies of eight countries which have large railways industries and collectively carry about two-thirds of the world’s total railway traffic outside China, suggesting that there may be useful lessons for China from the international experience. Read more |
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China: Reconstructed Maternal and Children Hospital to Better Serve Residents in Earthquake-struck Areas
The reconstructed hospital will be able to receive 15,000 inpatients and 100,000 outpatient visits per year and will also help achieve the goal of reducing maternal and infant mortality in the county. Read more |
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Mongolia: The World Bank Country Survey FY2011 - Report of Findings
In June and July 2011, 312 stakeholders participated in the World Bank’s client survey in Mongolia, to provide their opinions regarding the general environment in Mongolia, the value of the World Bank in Mongolia, and the Bank’s operations and outreach in Mongolia. Read more |
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World Bank Releases US$500 million to Assist Philippine Government Address Impacts of Devastating Storm
The immediate release of the funds will assist the Philippine government’s recovery and reconstruction efforts in the wake of tropical storm Washi, locally known as Sendong, which devastated parts of the country during December 17-18, 2011. Read more |
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Protecting Biodiversity of Chu Yang Sin in the Central Highlands of Vietnam
Integrated Watershed and Biodiversity Management Project helped in the conservation of the Chu Yang Sin National Park's incredible biodiversity. Surveys discovered no less that 17 possible new species to science between 2007 and 2009. Read more |
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