This newsletter focuses on the EU10 the group of ten countries that have joined the European Union (EU) since 2004, (Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania,...
This issue of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Governance News and Notes includes the following headings: a note from the publisher; on governance and growth by Robert P. Beschel; Mustapha K. Nabli...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 44445Date: June 1, 2008Author:
Beschel Jr,Robert Paine ;
Khouri,Rami George ;
Harb,Wassim Antoun ;
Seblani, Arkan El
The note particularly discusses economic growth in China, which has moderated to a more sustainable pace. In line with slower global growth, activity decelerated so far in 2008. Adjusted for price rises,...
In this issue: Leasing in developing countries: International Finance Corporation (IFC) experience and lessons learned. Credit guarantees - experiences and lessons. Inclusive financial systems. Credit...
Contents of the development outreach newsletter are as follows: business and poverty: opening markets to the poor by Petkoski, Djordjija B.; Rangan, Kasturi; and Laufer, William S.; the next four billion:...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 57666Date: June 1, 2008Author:
Petkoski,Gjorgjija ;
Rangan,V.Kasturi ;
Laufer,William ;
Hammond, Allen L. ;
Kramer, William J. ;
Katz,Robert M. ;
Julia T. Tran ;
Walker, Courtland ;
Christiansen, Niels ;
Neath, Gavin ;
Sharma,Vijay Kumar ;
Kogiso,Mari ;
Matsuo, Mia ;
Hiramoto, Tokutaro ;
Theriault,Katia ;
Madeira,Lindsay Sargent ;
Avato,Patrick Alexander ;
Ismayilov, Ibrahim ;
Taghiyev, Samir ;
Godunova,Olga ;
Mirmotahari,Farzin ;
Barcelo, Israel Morend ;
Quraishi, Subhi ;
Ameringen, Marc Van ;
Magarinos-Ruchat,Berangere Nicole ;
Jarvis,Michael ;
Cole, Andy ;
Afifi, Mohamed ;
Salah, Reem ;
Wistar, Christy L.
This newsletter focuses on the EU10 the group of ten countries that have joined the European Union (EU) since 2004, (Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania,...
This paper includes the following articles: World Bank launches $1.2 billion fast-track facility for food crisis - agricultural support to increase to $6 billion, new risk management tools for crops; and...
This newsletter is a quarterly publication of the West Bank and Gaza office. This issue features: Supporting the Palestinian private sector. High level World Bank delegation at Palestine investment conference....
Some of the headings included in this issue are: small business - an engine for growth in emerging markets; a free on-line resource improves business management and market access for small business owners;...
This newsletter includes the following headings: overview; global indicators; United States (U.S.) stimulus arrives; Japan gross domestic product (GDP) revised higher; sentiment wanes in Euro area; industrial...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 88104Date: June 1, 2008Author:
Baffes,John ;
Dow,Betty P. ;
Kim,Eung Ju ;
Rajadhyaksha, Gauresh ;
Riordan,Elliot Joseph ;
Savsecu, Cristina ;
Streifel,Shane S. ;
Timmer,Hans
Some of the headings included in this issue are: micro financing stimulates growth and development in conflict-affected Afghanistan; questions for Mr. Muslim ul Haq, CEO of first Microfinance Bank of Afghanistan...
This newsletter focuses on the EU10 the group of ten countries that have joined the European Union (EU) since 2004, (Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Lithuania,...
Some of the headings included in this issue of the World Bank office in Bosnia and Herzegovina newsletter are: Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot dodge the global rise in food and energy prices; new environmental...
The purpose of the Edstats Newsletter is to provide the updates on the newest data and improvement to the Edstats website. This issue reviews the project feature module. This module allows you to look...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 45049Date: June 1, 2008Author:
Klein,Jennifer K. ;
Porta Pallais,Emilio Ernesto
This newsletter includes some of the following headlines: World Bank Group's 10 point plan; bank launches $1.2 billion food facility; emerging economies remain robust amid global slowdown; take action;...
This newsletter highlights some of the many policies, programs, and initiatives of the World Bank (WB) which may involve or be of interest to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). This includes: World Bank...
As traditional job-for-life career paths become scarce, youth entrepreneurship provides an additional way of integrating youth into today's changing labor markets and improving their economic independence....
Type: NewsletterReport#: 45628Date: June 1, 2008Author:
Schoof, Ulrich ;
Semlali,Amina
Highlights of the Foreign Investment Advisory Service (FIAS) news are: FIAS strategy for fiscal years 2008-11 off to a good start. FIAS' multi-faceted approach in Madagascar yields results. Bihar conference...
The United States avoided negative growth in the first quarter, posting a 0.9 percent gain (saar) on contributions from trade, higher government spending and modest declines in business investment. Growth...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 49382Date: May 30, 2008Author:
Timmer,Hans
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