|  | Small, resource-poor Singapore sustained high economic growth rates for over a decade by investing in human capital and implementing the right policies. | |
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|  | | |  | FEATURE STORY- Delta State, Nigeria Beyond Oil
Nigerian Officials from Delta State visited Singapore’s special economic zones and competitive clusters. More |
|  | REPORT - East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, May 2012 - Capturing New Sources of Growth
Growth in the region is strong but slowing. East Asia Pacific needs to become less reliant on exports and capture new sources of growth. More |
|  | EVENT - World Ocean Summit 2012
In Singapore, World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick announces the creation of the Global Partnership for Oceans to confront widely documented problems of over-fishing, marine degradation, and habitat loss. Press Release | Zoellick's Remarks | Video: Global Partnership for Oceans | Robert Zoellick: Coming together for healthy oceans |
|  | EVENT - World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick and Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam signed an agreement marking a new partnership to offer development solutions around the globe. The agreement allows the World Bank Group to leverage Singapore’s development expertise with Singapore becoming the site of a new World Bank Group-Singapore hub for knowledge and financial activities for Asia and beyond. Zoellick's Opening Remarks | Press Release | Keynote Interview | Photo Gallery | Zoellick Speaks with Financial Times |
|  | EVENT- Singapore International Water Week
Singapore International Water Week Ltd., a partner of the World Bank, will be bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners together to discuss global water solutions from July 1-5, 2012. More |
|  | EVENT - CleanEnviro Summit Singapore
The inaugural CleanEnviro Summit Singapore, which will take place on July 1-4, 2012, will facilitate the sharing of insights on practical solutions to address environmental challenges for cities. It is organized by the National Environment Agency of Singapore, a partner of the World Bank. More |
|  | EVENT - World Cities Summit
The World Cities Summit, which will be held from July 1-4, 2012, is a platform for government leaders and industry experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions, and forge new partnerships. It is organized by the Centre for Liveable Cities Singapore, a partner of the World Bank. More |
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|  |  |  | | The rate of development in Singapore is among the fastest, reaching developed status in merely one generation. See how a tranquil port town emerged as a modern hub for the East Asia region and the world. | | | More | | | |
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