Fragile States One billion people live in countries affected by conflict, as the world marks Int'l Day of Peace. Speak Out Online Chat with Bank Expert on Fragile States, Sept 25 Bank Group Lending Grows With $38.2 billion, the World Bank Group increases support for developing countries by 11% in 2008. Doing Business 2009 113 countries made 239 reforms to simplify business procedures, according to this year's report. Azerbaijan heads the list as the top reformer. Microfinance Can Islamic finance go micro to reach those with no access to bank services? More

Behind the Food Crisis Sept. 10, 2008—The World Bank has approved a $7m grant for crop and livestock production in Somalia.	Global Challenges Six Strategic Themes
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Indonesia on the Move "When I first moved to Indonesia a year ago, I saw a dynamic nation on the move..." J. von Amsberg | Sept 12, 08

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Millennium Dev't Goals UN Event, New York, Sept 25, 2008 Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, Washington, Oct 11-13, 2008 Next Steps: Governance & Anticorruption (GAC) Strategy Helping Fragile States, Sept 25, 2008 @ 10 a.m. EDT Film Contest: The Social Dimensions of Climate Change, Submit Entry by Oct 24, 2008 Conferences | Consultations & Discussions| Speak Outs

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