Select a Country: South Asia is home to half the world's poor. The World Bank is helping these countries eliminate poverty.
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Overview: How the World Bank is helping South Asian countries accelerate growth and reduce poverty.
Updates on projects, data, and research on South Asia
World Food Prices: Impact on South Asia: Expanding existing social assistance programs for poor people and revival of agriculture are essential.- Revival of Agriculture- Expanding social assistance programs for poor people- South Asia can manage with right actions
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