The beginning of April 2008 marked the launch of the First Annual "Improving the Lives of People in ECA" Competition. 60 proposals were received and covered a wide variety of ECA's work — knowledge products, DPLs, investment projects, M&E work — and almost all subsectors and countries. From these, 19 prizes were awarded for a total 22 activities.
The winning entries showcase results, real impact, achieved with World Bank support as well as solid work to monitor and evaluate those results. They illustrate the value of innovation, solid implementation, and sustainability.
The winners are listed below and are grouped according to the 'Six Strategic Themes' advocated by World Bank President, Robert Zoellick.
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