Finance
The Financial Implications of SRI Growth
Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) as an industry is one that is growing and evolving exponential...
25th November, 2011
ESG
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DAX companies propose commitment to a sustainable development with binding targets
The 30 corporations listed on Frankfurt's blue-chip DAX index intend to considerably increase th...
20th October, 2011
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The Future Of EITI In The Asia Pacific Region
THE FUTURE OF EITI IN THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION World Bank Managing Director, Sri Mulyani Indrawati He...
3rd September, 2011
Finance
Investing in Basic Improvements in Sanitation Yield Major Economic Gains for East Asia’s Poor Households
Today the Water and Sanitation Program, a multi-donor partnership administered by the World Bank rel...
26th August, 2011
Banking
World Bank Flash: A More Open, Transparent and Accountable World Bank
“The World Bank is honing its focus on areas where we can add most value: targeting the poor and vu...
19th July, 2011
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Brazil: More Efficient Water Management Towards Universal Water Supply and Sanitation
Despite having almost 20 percent of the world’s freshwater, Brazil suffers from very unequal access...
19th July, 2011
Investing
Government of Ghana partners with Cities Alliance to host Special Forum on rapid urbanization in Ghana
The Ghanaian Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Honorable Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo will...
19th July, 2011
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Reforestation Projects Bring Carbon Revenues And Co-Benefits To Poor Communities
Project rules and processes need to improve, says World Bank report Marrakesh, July 5, 2011 – Carbon...
19th July, 2011
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FAD/EUO Joint Conference on Public Health Care Reforms: Challenges and Lessons for Advanced and Emerging Europe
Keynote Address by Mr. Naoyuki Shinohara, Deputy Managing Director, IMF Ladies and gentlemen, I am d...
19th July, 2011
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World Bank Group Commits More Than $57 billion to Developing Countries in FY11 as Multi-Speed Economic Recovery Takes Shape
Borrower demand remains above pre-crisis levels, with total commitments of $189 billion since financ...
19th July, 2011
Finance
$170 Million Research Program to Help Maize Farmers Worldwide
Bold Initiative Tackles Hunger in Developing World The Consultative Group on International Agricultu...
19th July, 2011
Finance
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