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African Development Bank Launches Coding for Employment Program: Unleashing Africa’s Next Generation of Digital Innovators

Over the last 15 years, the African Development Bank has invested US $1.64 billion in programs to pr...

8th June, 2018

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Optimism drives farmer sentiment higher; Producers weigh-in on farm bill and crop insurance

Agricultural producer sentiment rose last month to its highest level since January 2017, as producer...

8th June, 2018

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CHINA AND AUSTRALIA SIGN FREE-TRADE DEAL

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — China and Australia have signed a preliminary deal after almost a decade...

18th November, 2014

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US, INDIA REACH AGREEMENT ON STOCKPILING OF FOOD

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and India have reached agreement on public stockpiling of food....

14th November, 2014

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PORT WOES ENDANGER APPLE EXPORTS

NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS, Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – Growers say labor woes at major W...

13th November, 2014

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EU NATIONS COULD GET POWER TO BLOCK GMO CROPS

BRUSSELS (AP) – European lawmakers have voted to give EU member states the power to ban cultiv...

12th November, 2014

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SHOWDOWN LOOMS AS CALIFORNIA EYES PESTICIDES PLAN

ELLEN KNICKMEYER, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Organic farmers and environmentalists...

11th November, 2014

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THE INVESTOR’S POINT OF CONTACT IN NEVIS

Nevis Investment Promotion Agency (NIPA) is based on the island of Nevis. The office facilitates the...

26th November, 2013

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WB/Brazil: 60,000 to benefit from Socially Inclusive Growth project in rural areas of the State of Ceará

Increase in productivity and broader access to water & sanitation expected The World Bank Board...

10th April, 2012

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World Bank Analysis Sheds Light on Policies behind Africa’s Development Successes

As countries across Africa seek a path to greater prosperity after the global financial crisis, a ne...

19th July, 2011

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World Bank Approves US$43 Million for Phase 1 of the Modernization of Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Scheme

The World Bank today approved an assistance package of US$43 million for the implementation of Phase...

19th July, 2011

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World Bank President Praises Reforms In Zambia, Underscores Need For Continued Improvements In Policy And Governance

W orld Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick today praised Zambia’s efforts to reform its economy...

30th December, 2010