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We face big challenges to help the world’s poorest people and ensure that everyone sees benefits from economic growth. Data and research help us understand these challenges and set priorities, share knowledge of what works, and measure progress.
2008 has been an important year for the World Bank Group. I am pleased to introduce an Annual Report that captures the progress we have made so far and the work ahead of us.
The recipients of the World Bank Group's fiscal 2008 financial commitments are using the funds in more than 670 projects, many of them collaborative efforts of two or more of the affiliates. The projects are designed to overcome poverty and enhance growth by improving education and health services, promoting private sector development, building ...
31 gru 2008 · As part of our look back at the year that was, we asked broadcasters, editors, and correspondents representing the 20 countries and 28 languages in which RFE/RL broadcasts to vote on what...
5 sie 2020 · What was the biggest news story in 2008? What is your greatest hope for 2009? Which prime minister described Barack Obama as "young, handsome and tanned"? Who was elected Vladimir Putin's successor as president of Russia? What province declared independence in February 2008? Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
24 gru 2008 · In 2008 the world seemed to be waking up to global warming. But then the recession hit. John Vidal reviews the year
James Pearce looks back at Team GB's success in the Olympics and the Paralympics 2008. Mark Kermode on the blockbusters, the flops and the unexpected gems in movies during 2008.
