Inside Development

Nicaragua Gets IDB, World Bank Assistance

By Eliza Villarino // 20 December 2009

The Inter-American Development Bank is lending USD15 million to support a

under the age of 6 who reside in Nicaraguan cities. Nicaragua will also receive USD5 million in

aid to strengthen its programs to prevent the spread of A/H1N1 influenza.

About the author

Eliza Villarino
Eliza Villarino is an associate editor for Devex and leads the company's news team in Manila. She played a critical role in conceptualizing the Development Newswire. Prior to joining Devex in 2004, she has already published articles and news briefs for Internet media organizations and for the Institute for Ethics and Economic Policy at Fordham University in New York. She earned her bachelor's in political science and master's in public affairs from the University of the Philippines. Eliza is a member of Mensa Philippines.