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.

Projects support Serbia's Regional Development, Agricultural Competitiveness, Flood Control, Road Rehabilitation and Safety, and Energy Efficiency

For the first time ever, Heads of Government from fifteen Caribbean nations, policy makers, members from International Institutions, the academic community, the private sector, and people of the Caribbean and of the United States met on June 20th in Washington to examine the growth and development of the Caribbean Community and deepen US-CARICOM relations.

World Bank Warns Of Hidden Dangers From Aging Population In Eastern Europe And Former Soviet Union: Only Urgent Reforms Can Help Mitigate Long-Term Fiscal Problems

World Bank Approves US$29 Million in Three New Projects for Bosnia and Herzegovina

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved on June 19 an additional US $ 8.27 million (credit and grant) to fund ongoing transport and coastal infrastructure in the Independent State of Samoa.

The World Bank Board of Directors approved on June 19th an International Development Association (IDA) grant of US$10 million to strengthen the Government's capacity to address Niger's demographic challenge.

Approves US$100 M Loan To Support Micro-Business In China

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved on June 19 a US$ 6 million IDA grant to Timor-Leste's Ministry of Education and Culture to finance education policy development, resource management skills enhancement, learning materials and vocational skills innovation.

The 2007 HIV/AIDS Implementers' Meeting opened on June 16 in Kigali, and is expected to draw over 1,500 delegates from around the world.

Climate Risk Management Can Reduce Land Degradation