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Pakistan: Disability

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December 3rd marks the world-wide day of disabilities...a day to celebrate those who are different and to work toward making sure they are included. In Pakistan, an innovative World Bank-supported program that began after an earthquake four years ago is helping disabled people.

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Video: Three Years After the Quake

Story A Culture of Seismic-Resistant Construction Takes Root

Washington DC, December 2, 2009—Pakistan suffered through a massive earthquake on October 8, 2005. A World Bank supported project there is helping disabled people get around…on the streets, in buildings, and in society.

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