Key Milestone for Guyana’s Environment
Government, civil society, and donor representatives met with 16 Amerindian communities at Iwokrama, Nappi and Kamarang to discuss the Government’s proposed REDD strategy to keep forests standing, store carbon, and in return, receive payments from the international community.
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Climate Change is a Top Priority for Guyana
Guyana may receive a US$3.5 million grant to maintain the country’s ecosystems through sustainable forest management while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Meet the New WB Country Representative in Guyana
Giorgio Valentini, an Italian national, joined the World Bank in 2002 and took up his new duties in Guyana in March 2009.
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Fighting Poverty with More Trade
A newly-released World Bank study suggests further trade integration in the Caribbean as a tool to reduce poverty and increase employment opportunities.
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World Bank Steps Up Fight Against Climate Change
Latin America and the Caribbean are already suffering the impact of climate change, but the region can lead the fight against it, says the latest regional report.
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World Bank Director Meets President Jagdeo
Yvonne Tsikata, World Bank director for the Caribbean, meets President Bharrat Jagdeo to discuss Guyana's reponse to the financial crisis.
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