All posts tagged "World Bank"
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World Bank funds roll-out of Tajikistan’s social safety netTajikistan is set to launch a nationwide roll-out of its new social assistance programme for poor and vulnerable people after receiving US$1.8 million from the World Bank. The extra finance
- Posted February 8, 2018
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Robert Beschel, global lead, Center of Government Practice, World Bank: Exclusive InterviewRobert Beschel has spent two decades at the World Bank, leading various public sector improvement programmes. He tells Winnie Agbonlahor why attention is now focusing on the very heart of
- Posted October 5, 2016
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World Bank seeks new regional chief economist for Latin America regionThe World Bank is looking for a new regional chief economist for its branch in the Latin America and Caribbean region to help it address a “rapid mutation and rising
- Posted August 4, 2016
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Report suggests new national authority to improve health care in ChinaThe government of China should consider establishing a national authority to lead improvements across the health system, according to a new report which highlights the challenges created by the country’s
- Posted July 28, 2016
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Wanted: ‘forward-thinking and innovative leader’ to become World Bank’s next chief economist
The World Bank is looking for a new chief economist. The new appointee will support the World Bank’s president – Dr Jim Yong Kim – and its senior management in
- Posted May 16, 2016
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Demand for World Bank loans rises to record levels
Demand for World Bank lending from developing countries reached $23.5bn in 2015 – the highest it has ever been outside a financial crisis, according to figures released today. With global
- Posted April 11, 2016
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How to get things done in government: the art of deliveryTony Blair’s African governance charity is sharing what it’s learned about policy delivery in a series of reports. Matt Ross talks to series author Dan Hymowitz “Delivery units are spreading
- Posted March 29, 2016
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World Bank appoints first female country director in PhilippinesAn Australian environmental engineer has been announced as the World Bank’s first female country director in the Philippines. Mara Warwick, who has has expertise in flood management, urban development, urban
- Posted March 2, 2016
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World Bank approves $35m for access to public services project in IndiaThe World Bank Board has approved a US$35m credit to improve citizen access to public services in an Indian state. The money will go towards the Citizen Access to Responsive Services
- Posted February 1, 2016
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New World Bank framework could help governments implement Sustainable Development GoalsGovernments around the world are being encouraged to use a new World Bank framework to help them implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). World leaders last September adopted the
- Posted January 8, 2016
