 | World Development Report 2012: Gender, Equality and Development This year's World Development Report: Gender Equality and Development argues that gender equality is a core development objective in its own right.
+ Main Messages
+ Overview
+ Full-Text Report
+ Report Website |
|
| Charting a New Course: Structural Reforms in Colombia's Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Today, Colombia presents us with a nearly unique case of activities in the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector. The case of Colombia presented in this book serves as an example for successful reform + More |
|
| Shakira, World Bank Initiative Changes Lives of Half Million Kids
One year after its launch the "Early Childhood Initiative: An Investment for Life", has improved the wellbeing of half million childfren across the region.
+ Feature story | + Press release |
|
| Emergency: US$150 Million from WB to Help with Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction
The immediate disbursement will support Colombia in the humanitarian emergency. This is the worst rainy season in decades.
+ About the loan | + Press release |
|
| Opportunities for Colombian Children: How Much Have We Accomplished in this Decade?
Colombia is a country with high levels of income inequality and most Colombians considered inequitable this situation.
+ Complete report (s) |
|
| Colombia's Farmer Alliances Combat Poverty
Rural producers alliances help farmers upgrade expertise, reach lucrative markets.
+ More | + View slideshow |
|
 | Making Development Possible in Conflict Areas
The Bank's peace and development programs in Colombia show that sustainable development is viable in situations of extreme conflict.
+ More |
|
 | Poverty and Jobs in Colombia
A new report documents the impact of the Bank's technical assistance provided to the Government of Colombia to support policies promoting income and employment generation for the poor.
+ More |
|
 | Colombian Transportation Project on a Fast Track
Colombia's cost-effective Mass Transportation System Stimulates Urban Renovation and Social and Economic Development.
+ More |
|
 | Conditional Cash Transfers Take Center Stage in Developing World
The programs, which began in Latin America in the mid-90s, give poor families money on condition that they spend it on their children's health and education.
+ More |
|
| Support for Sustainable Cattle Ranching
World Bank project aims at reducing impact of cattle ranching on the environment.
+More |
|
| Stimulus Funds Able to Generate at Least Two Million Jobs in Latin America
Experts look at the job creation potential of several fiscal stimulus packages that are being implemented in some of the region's largest economies.
+More |
|
 | Stories of Hope and Courage Showcased
World Bank-sponsored book portrays a vivid collection of chronicles and photos from the Colombian conflict.
+More |
|
 | Natural Gas Project Lights Up Lives of Poor Colombian Families
A World Bank-supported project is helping thousands of Colombian families gain access to clean natural gas.
+ More |
|
RSS