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Vietnam: World Bank-administered GPOBA and East Meets West Foundation to Help Provide Secondary Education for Poor Students
News Release No. 2010/4
CONTACTS
In Washington:
Cathy Russell, tel. (+1) 202 458 8124 crussell@worldbank.org
In Hanoi:
Hong Ngan Nguyen, tel. (+84 -4) 3934 6600 ext. 234
nnguyen5@worldbank.org
Lesotho: New Public-Private Partnership Set to Boost Access to Health Care for the Poor
June 15, 2010 --- The Kingdom of Lesotho’s health sector faces daunting challenges including battling the world’s third highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate (23 percent for adults aged 15-49), low life expectancy (45 years), and an over-burdened health care system with demand consistently outstripping the state’s ability to provide vital health care services, part
Maji Ni Maisha: Innovative Finance for Community Water Schemes in Kenya
May 3, 2010 -- An innovative project is increasing access to clean and reliable water supply for rural communities in Kenya, using a blend of commercial finance and an output-based subsidy. The project is helping small community-based water providers access the finance they need to improve water systems and connect poor households to piped water supply.
Africa Day: A Look at OBA in Africa
25 May, 2010 --- Africa Day, on May 25, is the annual commemoration of the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now called the African Union (AU).
World Bank-administered GPOBA and IDCOL Help Low-Income Households in Bangladesh Access Electricity
News Release No. 2010/03 Contacts:
In Washington:
Jacqueline Sibanda, tel. (+1) 202 458 2974 jsibanda@worldbank.org
In Dhaka:
Mehrin A. Mahbub, tel. (+880) 2 815 9001 mmahbub@worldbank.org
Filling the Heating Gap for Armenia’s Urban Poor
With heating now available in their homes, 8,000 poor urban households in Armenia have one less worry during the country’s harsh winters and the lingering economic crisis that has hit them the hardest. Armine Grigoryian, Public Information Assistant at the World Bank's Yerevan office, shares the story.
Yemen: World Bank-administered GPOBA Helps Expand Access to Water Supply
News Release No. 2010/2Contacts:
In Washington:
Cathy Russell, tel. (+1) 202 458 8124 crussell@worldbank.org
In Sana’a:
Samra Shaibani, sshaibani@worldbank.org
Results-based Aid Approach Can Improve Access to Basic Services for the Poor, Says New World Bank Study
News Release No. 2010/1
In Washington:
Cathy Russell, tel. (+1) 202 458 8124 email: crussell@worldbank.org
World Water Day: How Output-based Aid Can Help the Poor to Access Water Services
Photo: Arne Hoel / World BankOutput-based Aid (OBA) is a results-based approach that is being used to help poor people in developing countries gain access to basic services, including safe water.
Bolivia Rural Electricity Project Wins Award
The Bolivia Decentralized Electricity for Rural Access project has won a team award from the World Bank's Latin America and the Caribbean Region.The team was selected for its sustained dedication and success in achieving development results for poor households in Bolivia under very difficult conditions.