Today, we reported:
NGOs tells governments ahead of Rio+20: ‘Practice what you preach’
UN expert: Human rights, accountability should be at heart of Rio+20
Other must reads:
Jim Yong Kim prepares for global tour to boost World Bank presidency bid
Admirals and generals to US Congress: Don’t leave international affairs budget ‘out in the cold’
Fiscal transparency website to launch at Open Government Partnership annual meeting
In Kenya, farmers combine new science, old ways to tackle climate change
EU to provide $73.4M over three years for Liberia’s health, education sectors
10 Asian cities first to indicators to assess resilience to climate change
Scotland launches international social enterprise initiative
Country manager Wael Zakout discusses World Bank’s re-engagement plans with Yemen
India’s agricultural competitiveness project receives $109M boost from World Bank
Ghana’s Urban Water Project gains additional $50M World Bank financing
Australia to contribute $2M to Vietnam climate change project
World Bank approves $1.8M grant to boost energy efficiency in Armenia
UNHCR voice concern over continued fighting near Sudan-South Sudan border
US State Department taps NBA for new global youth development initiative
UNHCR calls on pro, anti-government forces in Somalia to respect civilians, aid agencies
New AfDB vice presidents: Zondo Sakala, Rémy Rioux and Cecilia Akintominde
Cameroon renewable energy project gets $132M World Bank funding
Edward Luce: ‘America should cast its vote for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’
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