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NEWS
* Global Gas Flaring Down by 9%
* Southeast Europe Makes Way for Entrepreneurs
* Young Laos Entrepreneurs Contribute to Their Country's Growth
* Deploying Bicycles for Development
* Developing Countries Take Action to Combat Climate Change
* Barriers to Recovering Assets Stolen Via Corruption
* Bank President Zoellick Issues Remarks at G20 Agricultural Ministers Meeting
* Food Forum: Bank Experts Respond
EVENTS & DISCUSSIONS
* Live Q&A: Russia Economic Update, July 5, 2011, 9:00 a.m. EDT
REGIONAL NEWS AND PROJECTS
Africa
East Asia and the Pacific
East Europe and Central Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
Middle East and North Africa
South Asia
RESULTS
* Notable Development Results in Niger
BUSINESS AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
* Senior Poverty Economist, Poverty Reduction & Economic Management Network
ON THE BLOGS
* How Advanced Economies Can Tackle Their Debt Woes
IN DEPTH
* New China Section on World Bank Website
DID YOU KNOW?
* In 2010, reducing gas flaring achieved as much CO2 reduction as taking 6 million cars off the road.
Global Gas Flaring Down by 9%
Reductions, led by Russia and Kazakhstan, avoid CO2 emissions of 30 million tons, equivalent to taking 6 million cars off the road. Gas flaring has dropped 22% since 2005. Video | Read more
Southeast Europe Makes Way for Entrepreneurs
Economies in 22 cities continue to reform business regulations despite the financial crisis. Read more
Young Laos Entrepreneurs Contribute to Their Country's Growth
Young Laotians pitched innovative business ideas for a chance to win $5,000 and mentorship as part of the World Bank and AusAid Young Entrepreneurial Marketplace Competition. Winners have now been announced. Read more
Deploying Bicycles for Development
From helping a young girl in India go to school to providing sources of energy, see how bicycles can foster development. Take a quiz to find out how much you know about bicycles. Read more
Developing Countries Take Action to Combat Climate Change
With help from the Climate Investment Funds, developing countries are taking actions to combat climate change. The fund is piloting low-emissions growth and climate-resilient development. Watch video
Barriers to Recovering Assets Stolen Via Corruption
When jurisdictions work together to overcome obstacles, stolen assets can be returned to the citizens to whom they rightfully belong. A new report aims to facilitate that. Read more
Bank President Zoellick Issues Remarks at G20 Agricultural Ministers Meeting
"The world is hungry for food but it is also hungry for action. We have made a good start today," said World Bank President Robert Zoellick, addressing G20 agriculture ministers in Paris, France. Read more
Food Forum: Bank Experts Respond
The April 2011 World Bank Open Forum saw an overwhelming response: comments and proposed solutions rolled in from more than 500 people in 88 countries. Bank experts are now responding, via video, to those who submitted ideas. Watch video responses
Live Q&A: Russia Economic Update, July 5, 2011, 9:00 a.m. EDT (1700h Moscow)
The latest World Bank Russian Economic Report analyzes the Russian Federation's recent economic developments, prospects and challenges. Join us July 5 to get answers to your questions on the report, and Russia's economic outlook. Submit your questions now
Africa
The African Remittances Project Is Seeking Your Input
The African Institute for Remittances project would like to hear your views on remittances in Africa; how they are sent and used, challenges, costs and alternatives. Share your views now
East Asia and the Pacific
Indonesia Economic Quarterly: Current Challenges, Future Potential
Indonesia's economic performance continues to be positive, however, strong, sustained progress on investments and policy reforms is needed to move growth up to a new level and to address the current challenges, according to the latest Indonesia Economic Quarterly. Read more
Latin America and the Caribbean
Is there a link between the level of crime and price of a tortilla?
Crime and violence are eating up small business profits in Central America, according to a new study. Read blog
South Asia
A Bridge Across Poverty for $30,000 in Chapran Village, India
Read the story of a bridge in India that has become a lifeline for the poor. Read more
RESULTS
Notable Development Results in Niger
Since 2000, Niger has experienced a favorable environment for reforms, leading to some notable results. In education, the gross primary school enrollment rate rose to 62%, from 29% in the early 1990s, and a community action program is successfully addressing food security in rural areas. Read more
Senior Poverty Economist, Poverty Reduction & Economic Management Network (PREM)
The incumbent will contribute to work across the different areas of focus of the PREM network, with a likely concentration in poverty and inequality, and/or labor. Apply to job
How Advanced Economies Can Tackle Their Debt Woes
Given the urgent need for policymakers in Europe and other advanced economies to tackle current debt challenges, there is a frantic scramble for suitable policy tools that will help resolve the Greek conundrum
The Petersen Institute's Carmen Reinhart talks about one such tool. Read more
IN DEPTH
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2010, reducing gas flaring achieved as much CO2 reduction as taking 6 million cars off the road.
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