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Azerbaijan's State Oil Fund Contributes to New IFC Global Infrastructure Fund
2 Apr 2013 - 09:24 by Local Press Report
World Bank, Nicaragua Sign Strategic Partnership
15 Nov 2012 - 09:52 by Local Press Report
MANAGUA (The Financial ) — The World Bank (WB) Board of Directors approved a new 2013-2017 Strategic Partnership with Nicaragua yesterdayday, focusing on improving the social well-being of the most vulnerable and increasing
MIGA Supports Ghana Treatment Project
12 Nov 2012 - 09:21 by Local Press Report
ACCRE (Daily Guide) — The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the political risk insurance arm of the World Bank Group, has reiterated its support for an investment that will supply 60,000 cubic meters of
Caribbean Ministers Sign Water Security Agreement
11 Oct 2012 - 08:26 by Local Press Report
NASSAU (The Bahamas Weekly) — Nine Caribbean Ministers with responsibility for water resources management have committed themselves to making all essential efforts in addressing water security and climate change in the region.
Global Water Partnership Announces New Chair
31 Aug 2012 - 09:53 by Local Press Report
STOCKHOLM (Water World) — The Global Water Partnership (GWP) Sponsoring Partners have announced the appointment of Dr. Ursula Schaefer-Preuss as its new Chair, effective January 1, 2013. Dr.
SIWI’s New Director Seeks to Bridge Gaps Between Civil Society, Governments, Private Sector
16 Jul 2012 - 10:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, STOCKHOLM — The new executive director of the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) will work to build bridges among that various sectors involved in sustainable development around the world.
World Bank's New Environment Strategy Aims for “Green, Clean, Resilient”
8 Jun 2012 - 09:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The World Bank Group on June 5 released its new Environment Strategy for 2012-2022, which aims to promote sustainable development that is environmentally and economically sound in order to achieve
World Bank, G20 Urged to Make Infrastructure Work for World’s Poor
22 May 2012 - 10:35 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WASHINGTON DC — International environmental group International Rivers, in a report released last week, called on the new World Bank president and the Group of 20 (G20) nations to do more to ensure that their larg
Progress Made in National Water Supply and Sanitation Project
15 Dec 2010 - 14:23 by Local Press Report
BAKU (Azerbaijan Business Center) — The Azerbaijani government has made some forward progress toward realizing the World Bank-financed National Water Supply and Sanitation Project. The project has now been
World Bank Gives Tajikistan $50 Million USD to Fight Climate Change
24 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (CentralAsia Newswire) — The World Bank is providing a $50 million USD grant to Tajikistan to combat the results of climate change. The grants come from the World Bank's Climate Investment Funds (CIF), which are
World Bank Lending for Water Hits $1.67 Billion USD in 2010
10 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The International Development Association's (IDA) lending to the water and sanitation sector increased by 50 percent in 2010 compared to last year, reaching $1.67 billion USD, the
World Bank Lending for Water Hits $1.67 Billion USD in 2010
10 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — T he International Development Association's (IDA) lending to the water and sanitation sector increased by 50 percent in 2010 compared to last year, reaching $1.67 billion USD, the World Bank
World Bank Lending for Water Hits $1.67 Billion USD in 2010
8 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The International Development Association's (IDA) lending to the water and sanitation sector increased by 50 percent in 2010 compared to last year, reaching $1.67 billion USD, the World Bank
World Bank Lending for Water Hits $1.67 Billion USD in 2010
8 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The International Development Association's (IDA) lending to the water and sanitation sector increased by 50 percent in 2010 compared to last year, reaching $1.67 billion USD, the World Bank
World Bank Announces New Partnership for Ecosystem Valuation in Developing Countries
3 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
Japan, NAGOYA (The World Bank) — The World Bank last week announced a new global partnership to provide developing countries with the tools to integrate ecosystem valuation into national accounting systems.
World Bank Announces New Partnership for Ecosystem Valuation in Developing Countries
3 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
Japan, NAGOYA (The World Bank) — The World Bank last week announced a new global partnership to provide developing countries with the tools to integrate ecosystem valuation into national accounting systems.
World Bank Announces New Partnership for Ecosystem Valuation in Developing Countries
1 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
Japan, NAGOYA (The World Bank) — The World Bank last week announced a new global partnership to provide developing countries with the tools to integrate ecosystem valuation into national accounting systems.
World Bank Announces New Partnership for Ecosystem Valuation in Developing Countries
1 Nov 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
Japan, NAGOYA (The World Bank) — The World Bank last week announced a new global partnership to provide developing countries with the tools to integrate ecosystem valuation into national accounting systems.
IFC Lends CASAN $33 Million USD
27 Oct 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
Brazil, FLORIANOPOLIS (The Financial) — The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is providing a $22 million USD local loan equivalent to the Companhia Catarinense de Agua e Saneamento (CASAN) to improve operational efficiency.
New Report Finds Positive Response to EcoSan Systems in Rural Indonesia
27 Sep 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The World Bank's Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) on September 22 announced results of its report, Social Factors Impacting Use of Ecological Sanitation (EcoSan) in Rural Indonesia.
IFC's $131 Million USD Investment in Veolia Subsidiary Questioned
22 Sep 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, BOSTON, MA — Global corporate watchdog Corporate Accountability International said the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private lending arm of the World
Morocco, IBRD Sign $218 Million USD Loan Agreements
30 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
Morocco, RABAT (World Bank) — Representatives from the Morrocan government, the National Water Supply Board (ONEP) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) signed agreements for two loans totaling $21
ICSID Finds Argentina Liable in Termination of Suez Contract
10 Aug 2010 - 20:52 by Local Press Report
Argentina, PARIS (Dow Jones) — The International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the World Bank's independent arbitration body, on July 30 ruled that Argentina's is liable in the litigation over termination
IMF Board Approval Opens Funding Window for Four African Nations
2 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved economic policies of four sub-Saharan countries, paving the way
World Bank Discusses New Country Partnership Strategy for Albania
28 Jul 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
washington, dc, Albania (World Bank Group) — The World Bank Group's Board of Directors discussed a new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Albania. The strategy will provide the
IBRD Provides $25 Million USD for Water Supply in Naberezhnye Chelny
21 Jul 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MOSCOW, Russia — The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) will provide a $25 million USD grant to the Vodocanal water supply utility in the city Naberezhnye Chelny.
World Bank Approves $10 Million USD Grant for Ferghana Valley
30 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
WASHINGTON DC, Tajikistan (World Bank Group) — The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a $10 million USD grant as additional financing for the Ferghana Valley Water Resource Management Project. The funds will be used to
World Bank Approves Loans, Grant for Tunisian Development Program
28 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia's development program, and in particular the Northern Tunis wastewater project, has received $68.63 million USD in the form of two loans and a grant from the World Bank's
World Bank Approves Funding for Nanning City Water Project
7 Jun 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
China, NANNING — I he Chinese office of the World Bank announced last week that it had approved a $100 million USD loan to help finance the Nanning City Urban Environment Project, a development initiative
World Bank Lends Turkey $240 Million USD for Water, Sanitation Projects
17 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
turkey, ANKARA — The World Bank Board of Executive Directors agreed to provide additional funding to Turkey's Iller Bankasi (Bank of Provinces) to help finance an extension of
First High-Level Meeting Calls for Improved Funding, Coordination
5 May 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Participants at the First Annual High Level Meeting of Sanitation and Water for All, held on April 23 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC, called for increased funding
First High-Level Meeting Calls for Improved Funding, Coordination
5 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Participants at the First Annual High Level Meeting of Sanitation and Water for All, held on April 23 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC, called for increased funding
First High-Level Meeting Calls for Improved Funding, Coordination
3 May 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Participants at the First Annual High Level Meeting of Sanitation and Water for All, held on April 23 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC, called for increased funding
First High-Level Meeting Calls for Improved Funding, Coordination
3 May 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Participants at the First Annual High Level Meeting of Sanitation and Water for All, held on April 23 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC, called for
World Bank Issues Report on Project in Brazil
20 Apr 2010 - 22:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The World Bank issued a concept-stage report for an integrated water, sanitation and flood protection project in Brazil that will bring wide-ranging improvements across the country's water sector.
World Bank Reviews Output-Based Aid
7 Apr 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — T he World Bank's Output-Based Aid (OB A) projects in the water sector appear to be producing some successes, according to a new review of OBA released by the bank.
World Bank Reviews Output-Based Aid
7 Apr 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — T he World Bank's Output-Based Aid (OB A) projects in the water sector appear to be producing some successes, according to a new review of OBA released by the bank.
World Bank Reviews Output-Based Aid
5 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — T he World Bank's Output-Based Aid (OB A) projects in the water sector appear to be producing some successes, according to a new review of OBA released by the bank.
World Bank Reviews Output-Based Aid
5 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — T he World Bank's Output-Based Aid (OB A) projects in the water sector appear to be producing some successes, according to a new review of OBA released by the bank.
World Bank Infrastructure Loan Heralds "New Partnership" With Republic of Congo
5 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — T he World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) has approved a $25.5 million USD grant to fund construction of basic infrastructure for delivery of
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