US$ 485 Million Loan to improve Education, Health and, Finance in Rio de Janeiro
2010-02-04 11:10 -WASHINGTON - The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$ 485 million loan to the State of Rio de Janeiro, for the Fiscal Sustainability, Human Development and Competitiveness Development Policy Project. The project will support Rio's efforts to improve education, health, fiscal management and the investment climate, helping offset the impact of the global slowdown on the State.