Scientists from the University of Bath have been awarded £1.2 million to help better understand how the cells in our body communicate using “molecular messengers”.

On June 28 the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a supplemental US$7.35 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for Mexico to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity through the consolidation of the National Protected Areas System.

On June 28 the World Bank’s Board of Directors approved three loans for Argentina for a total of US$870 million to support infrastructure and social programs, as well as a US$7 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for biodiversity conservation.

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved on June 28 a US $2.5 million International Development Association (IDA) grant for the repair and maintenance of electricity supply services in Timor-Leste.

On June 28 the World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a US$5 million grant in additional financing for the Kosovo Energy Sector Clean-up and Land Reclamation Project.

World Bank Approved the grant on June 26th.

$57-M Loan and Grant To Help Manage And Protect RP’s Environment And Natural Resources

A US$5 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for the Manila Third Sewerage Project (MTSP) was approved on June 26th by the World Bank’s Board of Directors.

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) called on June 23rd for projects that adapt science to meet the needs of people living with diabetes and to implement practical solutions for improving diabetes care and prevention worldwide.

As World Bank Board Approves Landmark Assistance Strategy and Two New Projects
The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank in June 22nd discussed its new Country Program for Ghana, representing US$1.3 billion for new operations based on the Ghana Joint Assistance Strategy (G-JAS) signed by 16 partners.

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved on June 19 a grant to assist the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to eliminate obsolete pesticide stockpiles owned by the government, and associated waste, and to implement measures to reduce future risks.

The World Bank approved on June 20th a US$8 million grant to Bhutan, designed to create employment opportunities through private sector development.