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IAEA COMPLETES REVIEW OF JAPAN’S RESPONSE TO NUCLEAR DISASTER

Special Correspondent - 2011-11-15 20:23
New York: The United Nations atomic energy agency today completed its assessment of Japan’s response to nuclear contamination in areas around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant that was damaged during the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck the country in March.

EFFICIENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CRUCIAL IN WAR-TORN NATIONS TO ENSURE PEACE

Special Correspondent - 2011-11-15 20:18
New York: A new book published by the United Nations and partners tackles the key challenges faced by post-conflict countries on how to efficiently manage their natural resources so they contribute to economic recovery without causing further conflict or environmental degradation.

CHOLERA OUTBREAK HITS KENYA’S LARGEST REFUGEE COMPLEX

Special Correspondent - 2011-11-15 20:16
New York: Heavy rains and an outbreak of cholera in Kenya’s Dadaab complex is exacerbating the situation in the overcrowded refugee camp, where aid efforts were already hampered by insecurity, the United Nations reported today.

CHILD LABOUR, UNDERAGE MARRIAGE AMONG DISPLACED IN CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Special Correspondent - 2011-11-15 20:13
New York: Displaced civilians in northern Central African Republic (CAR) are facing acute hardship, including a high incidence of child or teenage marriage and widespread use of children as labour, the United Nations refugee agency reported today.

IMF Approves US$133.6 Million Credit Facility for Afghanistan

Special Correspondent - 2011-11-15 20:09
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on November 14, 2011 a three year, SDR 85 million (about US$133.6 million) arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Afghanistan which is designed to support the nation's economic program from 2011 to 2014. The approval will immediately enable an initial disbursement of an amount equivalent to SDR 12 million (about US$18.9 million).
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MULAYAM TO REPLY TO RAHUL AT ETAH

AKHILESH LAMBASTS MAYAWATI
Pradeep Kapoor - 2011-11-15 18:33
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party national President Mulayam Singh Yadav is launching his campaign from public meeting in Etah on November 16.

More Reforms Could Bolster China’s Financial Sector

Special Correspondent - 2011-11-15 16:54
WASHINGTON − The World Bank today published the Financial Sector Assessment for China. This report summarizes the findings of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) exercise for China undertaken by a joint IMF/World Bank team.

Sluggish Growth projected for South East European Economies in 2011 and 2012

Special Correspondent - 2011-11-15 16:49
BELGRADE – While a global slowdown and recent turbulence in the Eurozone have shaken economies of the six countries in South East Europe (SEE6), their deeper integration with the European Union (EU) remains the best long term prospect for their growth, according to the new World Bank “South East Europe Regular Economic Report” (SEE RER), released today. This is the first of a series of regular reports which will come out semi-annually.

World Bank Becomes Global Aid Transparency Leader

Special Correspondent - 2011-11-15 16:45
WASHINGTON — The World Bank welcomes a new report released today from Publish What You Fund that rates the Bank as “best performer” in terms of aid transparency and ranks the institution #1 out of 58 donors in the index.