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    Devex Newswire: Is the World Bank going trust fund-crazy?

    In today's edition: The World Bank seems to have a love affair with trust funds. All 364 of them. Plus, senators slam USAID for relying on temporary contractors.

    By Anna Gawel // 12 September 2023

    The World Bank seems to have a love affair with trust funds. All 364 of them.

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