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Challenges in implementing laws on women’s rights in Pakistan
Developing countries to earn emission reduction credits in new climate scheme
UK and partners to hold family planning summit in London in July
Kevin Rafferty says Zoellick’s successor should be a ‘big beast’
Blogger asks: What are the odds of meeting the remaining 6 MDGs?
IYF CEO lauds Hillary Clinton’s speech on empowering today’s youth
Pew Global Attitudes Project scrutinizes America’s ‘aid effect’
At the World Bank blog: The role of mobile phones in women empowerment
PSI VP wonders, will there be Facebook if Mark Zuckerberg Were Born A Girl In Rwanda?
The US will be sending food aid to North Korea. IHT Rendezvous asks: Made in China?
World Bank to support Palestinian territories’ development with $40M in grant
World Bank $100M loan to benefit poor farmers in Pernambuco, Brazil
Piauí Green Growth and Inclusion Project in Brazil to receive $350M World Bank loan
World Bank approves $150M additional financing for Pakistan safety net project
World Bank initiative to improve broadband connectivity in MENA
UN Women executive director highlights gender inequities in public, private sectors
AfDB reports on slow, mixed progress in Africa on access to safe, clean water
Congolese capital faces humanitarian emergency amid conflict
Chadian migrants await aid after fleeing conflict in Nigeria
New Australia aid supports rural development, food security initiative in Africa
Published: New ‘roadmaps’ to track progress in malaria control in 17 countries
ICRC calls for more action to help women with missing loved ones
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