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Computer-Generated Justice as a Remedy Against Corruption?
The key to improving Serbia’s business climate lies with the judiciary. Hence, the only true reform that will make Serbia a truly attractive place for business is an impartial and principled judiciary....
Date: June 9, 2016 Type: Opinion Language: English
World Bank Support Will Improve Transport Links, Increase Access to Markets in Kazakhstan
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2016 – The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a US$978 million loan to improve transport links along the Kazakhstan Center West Corridor and strengthen the capacity of the...
Date: June 9, 2016 Type: Press Release Language: English
On Budget, Health and Social Protection Reforms in Croatia
Interview with Carlos Piñerúa, World Bank Country Manager for Croatia and Slovenia for the Lider business weekly, published on May 27, 2016. Shortly after his appointment in August 2014 as the World Bank...
Date: June 9, 2016 Type: Opinion Language: English
Partnering to Promote Inclusion and Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities
In Vietnam, nearly 15,000 children under the age of five find it “very difficult” or “impossible” to hear. Without access to early education and with little or no support for parents, these children risk...
Date: June 9, 2016 Type: Feature Story Language: English
Getting Healthier: Improving Health Services in Nigeria
NASAWARA STATE, June 9, 2016 – At the Model Primary Health Care Center, more than 25 expectant mothers line the hallway waiting patiently for the weekly antenatal session to begin. A nurse soon appears...
Date: June 9, 2016 Type: Feature Story Language: English
Cambodia and World Bank Expand Development Engagement to Reduce Poverty and Share Prosperity
PHNOM PENH, June 9, 2016 — The government of Cambodia and the World Bank today signed agreements for four projects to improve road surfaces, manage fisheries, improve livelihoods from agriculture...
Date: June 9, 2016 Type: Press Release Language: English
No “One Size Fits All” Solution to Sustainable School Feeding Programs
New Data Highlights National Meal Program Successes and Challenges WASHINGTON, June 9, 2016 – National school feeding programs have contributed to higher primary school enrollment and retention in Sub-Saharan...
Date: June 9, 2016 Type: Press Release Language: English
Improving Africa’s School Feeding Programs: Analysis Sheds Light on Strengths, Challenges
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2016 – In Kenya, more than 1.5 million school children are fed a hot lunch of corn and legumes each day, the only meal many of them will have. More than 8.8 million South African students...
Date: June 9, 2016 Type: Feature Story Language: English
Law Students Shaping the Future of Mining in Africa
Naomi Kakundu is from the small town of Ndola in the copperbelt province of Zambia. In 2014, she was a second-year law student at the University of Cape Town Faculty of Law, considering whether to take...
Date: June 9, 2016 Type: Feature Story Language: English
World Bank Vice President of East Asia and Pacific to visit Mongolia
ULAANBAATAR, June 8, 2016 – World Bank Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Victoria Kwakwa will visit Mongolia from June 9-10 and participate in the Finance Ministers’ Meeting under the Asia-Europe...
Date: June 8, 2016 Type: Press Release Language: English
Ending Extreme Poverty
This interview was originally published in The Christian CenturyInscribed in stone at the headquarters of the World Bank in Washington, D.C., are these words: “Our Dream Is a World Free of Poverty.” In...
Date: June 8, 2016 Type: Feature Story Language: English
World Bank Assessment of Armenian Mining Sector Indicates Opportunities for Growth
YEREVAN, June 8, 2016 - Around 100 policy makers and practitioners from the Government of Armenia, the private sector, universities, civil society groups, media and development partner representatives...
Date: June 8, 2016 Type: Press Release Language: English
What can we learn from Africa's approach to forced displacement?
While the world has its eyes fixed on the heartbreaking refugee crisis resulting from conflict in the Middle East, a number of African countries struggle to cope with the challenges of hosting long-term...
Date: June 8, 2016 Type: Opinion Language: English
Samoa: World Bank aviation project expanded
Additional financing approved to support airport terminal upgrade WASHINGTON, D.C., June 6, 2016 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$16.62 million credit to the Independent...
Date: June 8, 2016 Type: Press Release Language: English
Ghana Pineapple Business Thrives, Improving Communities and Inspiring Workers
ADEISO TOWN, June 7, 2016 – For nearly eight years, farmers at the Gold Coast Fruits pineapple farm would plant row after row of pineapple plantlets across nearly 400 hectares of land, manually weed and...
Date: June 7, 2016 Type: Feature Story Language: English
World Bank Commits Half a Billion Dollars to Provide Social Assistance to Nigeria’s Poorest
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2016— In Nigeria, up to five million people, among the poorest and most vulnerable, will get access to social safety nets by 2021 through a $500 million International Development Association...
Date: June 7, 2016 Type: Press Release Language: English
World Bank Partners with ONCE Foundation to Advance Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2016―The World Bank and ONCE Foundation are joining forces to advance the social and economic development of persons with disabilities through education, employment, skills development,...
Date: June 7, 2016 Type: Press Release Language: English
World Bank Scales up Support for Nigeria’s North-East Region
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2016—The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved $575 million in additional financing in International Development Association (IDA)* credit to scale up its support in the...
Date: June 7, 2016 Type: Press Release Language: English
Global Growth Forecast Again Revised Lower to 2.4%
The World Bank is downgrading its 2016 global growth forecast to 2.4% from the 2.9% pace projected in January. The move is due to sluggish growth in advanced economies, stubbornly low commodity prices,...
Date: June 7, 2016 Type: Feature Story Language: English
Global Growth Forecast Again Revised Lower to 2.4 percent
There are markedly different prospects for commodity exporters and importers.China is forecast to grow at 6.7% after 6.9% last year. India’s robust economic expansion is expected to hold steady at 7.6%,...
Date: June 7, 2016 Type: Feature Story Language: English