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 | Â | Statement from the World Bank on Termination by Royal Government of Cambodia of the Land Management and Administration Project
World Bank Country Director for South-East Asia, Annette Dixon, gave a statement following a decision by the Council of Ministers on Friday, September 4, to terminate World Bank financing of the Land Management and Administration Project (LMAP). | | Â Â Â | Â | | |
 | Â | World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick in China
World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick was in China for meetings with government officials and other development partners. He also visited Anhui Province to see World Bank Group-supported projects in forestry, water conservation and highway development. | | Â Â Â | Â | | |
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CAMBODIA: World Bank holds discussions on reforms
World Bank Vice President for the East Asia and Pacific Region, Mr. James W. Adams, was in Phnom Penh for meetings with senior government officials, development partners, and representatives from NGOs, research institutes and the private sector.More |
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INDONESIA: Aceh Launches Own Community Development Initiative
Aceh Government replicates PNPM Mandiri community development model for special Aceh-wide program using provincial budget.More |
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PACIFIC ISLANDS: Samoa: Building Cyclone Resilient Villages
The Samoa Cyclone Emergency Recovery Project assisted the government in post cyclone reconstruction and helped reduce Samoa’s vulnerability to natural hazards and to develop villages that could withstand catastrophic cyclones. More |
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PACIFIC ISLANDS: A global challenge on our doorstep
The importance of development cooperation to improve health outcomes in the Pacific region was highlighted at the most recent Praxis Discussion Series. More |
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PACIFIC ISLANDS: World Bank and Solomon Islands Government Sign Establishment Agreement
The Solomon Islands Government and the World Bank have signed an Establishment Agreement formalizing the creation of the World Bank office in Solomon Islands. More |
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PHILIPPINES: Making Growth Work for the Poor: A World Bank photo competition for young people
The World Bank Office in Manila is having a photo competition for the youth. The competition aims to bring out the Filipino youth's perspective about "Making Growth for the Poor", the theme of the World Bank Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) for the Philippines. More |
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PHILIPPINES: Tap water brings health and wealth to the Alfonso XIII village in Palawan
A demand-driven approach in water management brings clean water to a community. More |
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THAILAND: Thailand Hones Response to Crisis through Dialogue with World Bank
As it embarks on an ambitious stimulus spending, Thailand turned to the World Bank for advice on how to fast track the spending coupled with proper management controls to keep programs on the rails. Read more |
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THAILAND: Thailand Eyes Clean Technology Fund and a Low-Carbon Future
Development finance institutions helps Thailand identify low carbon projects that could be eligible for Clean Technology Fund financing. Read more |
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VIETNAM: Project Profiles of IDA Projects
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