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  • Published on Sep 19, 2018

    South Asia may boost trade three times by removing barriers: World Bank

    Bangladesh has the potential to more than double its trade with South Asian countries. Increased regional trade can accelerate Bangladesh’s growth and create more jobs for men and women, it said. The report “A Glass Half Full: The Promise of Regional …

    Source: BD News 24
  • Published on 07:23 GMT

    #OneSouthAsia: 8 delicious foods of 8 foodie nations, all on one table

    In the end, set them all up on the dining table and enjoy the South Asian foodfest! PHOTO: ARHAMA SIDDIQA There are moments when an idea simply drops onto your lap when you least expect it to. I experienced one of such moments recently. Last week, I was …

    Source: The Express Tribune
  • Published on 09:18 GMT

    WB okays $25m add’l fund for Rohingya children’s education

    The World Bank has approved $25 million, including $4 million from Canada, to help Bangladesh provide education and support to heal the psychological wounds of Rohingya children and youth who have fled violence in Myanmar. The second in a series to help …

    Source: Daily Star
  • Published on Sep 19, 2018

    South Asia can treble regional trade

    Intra-South Asian trade can grow three times from $23 billion now to $67 billion by reducing man-made barriers, said the World Bank in a new report yesterday. The report – A Glass Half Full: The Promise of Regional Trade in South Asia – also said …

    Source: Daily Star
  • Published on Sep 19, 2018

    The Time is Right to Revive SAARC

    BIMSTEC can’t carry the weight of regional cooperation, but SAARC can. By Sabena Siddiqi for The Diplomat September 18, 2018 As the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) flounders, the South Asian …

    Source: The Diplomat Magazine
  • Published on Aug 14, 2018

    World Bank provides $510m to improve Bangladesh secondary education

    World bank The Bangladeshi Government on Monday signed a 510 million dollars financing agreement with the World Bank to enhance the quality and effectiveness of secondary education system in the country. This will benefit 13 million students studying in …

    Source: PM News
  • Published on Aug 13, 2018

    Bangladesh gets $510m in World Bank funds to improve education

    “This will benefit 13 million students studying in grades 6-12,” the World Bank said in a statement on Monday. Kazi Shofiqul Azam, secretary of Economic Relations Division, and Rajashree Paralkar, acting WB country director for Bangladesh, Bhutan, and …

    Source: BD News 24
  • Published on Aug 1, 2018

    New World Bank vice president visits Afghanistan, reassures continued support

    KABUL (TCA) — World Bank’s newly appointed Vice President for the South Asia region, Hartwig Schafer, visited Afghanistan, discussed reforms and development progress in the country, and reassured World Bank’s continued support to the people of Afghanistan …

    Source: Times of Central Asia
  • Published on Aug 3, 2018

    Bhutan has more than 709 million MT in carbon stock

    Bhutan’s carbon stock, carbon that has been stored in the biomass, is 709 million MT. That is including 188 million MT of carbon stored in forests soils as organic matter. The stock could be more as the study measured only up to 30cm depth of ground, not …

    Source: Kuensel
  • Published on Jun 18, 2018

    World Bank approves $700 mn to improve primary education in Bangladesh

    [Bangladesh], June 18 (ANI): The World Bank has approved $700 million to help Bangladesh achieve its education for all vision by improving the primary education sector. The Quality Learning for All Program (QLEAP) will cover more than 18 million children …

    Source: Sify.com
  • Published on Apr 22, 2018

    India's GDP Expected To Reach USD 5 Trillion By 2025, Says Indian Official To World Bank

    India is poised to remain the fastest growing large economy in the world and its GDP is expected to reach USD 5 trillion by 2025 as the economic reforms adopted in the last few years have started to bear fruit, a top Indian official has told the World …

    Source: Outlook
  • Published on Apr 22, 2018

    India calls for increase in voting rights at World Bank

    WASHINGTON: Asserting that countries in India's constituency in the World Bank are the fastest growing block in South Asia and the world, economic affairs secretary S C Garg made a case for increase in voting rights at the multilateral lending …

    Source: The Times of India
  • Published on Apr 22, 2018

    India’s GDP to reach $5 trillion by 2025: Top official at World Bank

    The IMF logo is seen outside its headquarters during the IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington on 20 April, 2018. Photo: Reuters Washington:With economic reforms adopted in the last few years starting to bear fruit, India is poised to remain the …

    Source: livemint.com
  • Published on Apr 22, 2018

    India's GDP expected to reach USD 5 trillion by 2025: Economic Affairs Secretary to World Bank

    WASHINGTON: With economic reforms adopted in the last few years starting to bear fruit, India is poised to remain the fastest growing large economy in the world, and its GDP is expected to reach USD 5 trillion by 2025, a top Indian official has told the …

    Source: The New Indian Express
  • Published on Apr 12, 2018

    Bangladesh secures World Bank loans for transmission and renewable power projects

    EBR Staff Writer Published 12 April 2018 Bangladesh has secured two loans totaling $505m from the World Bank to expand its overall power transmission network and to bring clean renewable energy to rural areas. The first loan of $450m will be for …

    Source: Energy Business Review
  • Published on Apr 11, 2018

    World Bank approves $55mn for Bangladesh project

    Dhaka, April 11 (IANS) The World Bank has approved $55 million to expand the use of clean renewable energy in rural areas of Bangladesh where grid electricity cannot reach easily. The additional financing to the Second Rural Electrification and Renewable …

    Source: Sify.com
  • Published on Apr 11, 2018

    World Bank Supports Bangladesh in Climate-Smart Agriculture

    Dhaka, April 11, 2018 — Despite Bangladesh’s remarkable achievement in improving agricultural productivity, the sector is facing risks from climate change, extreme weather events, and sea level rise. To address impacts of climate change on agriculture, …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on Apr 10, 2018

    World Bank to lend Bangladesh $515 million for two projects

    The agreement signing ceremony between Bangladesh and the bank was held in this regard in Dhaka, said the bank in a statement on Tuesday. The $450 million project titled Enhancement and Strengthening of Power Transmission Network in Eastern Region aims to …

    Source: BD News 24
  • Published on Aug 31, 2018

    Military Junta in Thailand Promises Elections While Consolidating Its Power

    SIDEBAR: Thailand's Laem Chabang Aims to Become One of Southeast Asia's Busiest Ports RELATED STORY: ASEAN Cultural Center: Unusual Tourist Attraction in Bangkok   When it comes to democracy, Asia — especially South and Southeast Asia — can stand …

    Source: The Washington Diplomat
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Date: 25-Sep-18 to 26-Sep-18
Location: New York / United States
Deployable People Strategies Proven to Maximize the Impact of your People Function as a Business-Driven Value Centre in the Financial Services Business of the Future. If you want to boost the ROI of your function; both on bottom-line dollar value, and also in terms of the ‘people dividend’ – LEAP HR: Financial Services is the only event you’ll need to take time out for in 2018. This event is a risk-free investment of your time as it only shines a light on the people leaps proving to truly deliver impact in financial services organizations. By taking just 2 days out, this unique forum will enable you to walk away with the valuable connections and the practical people strategies you need to ensure your people function delivers as a powerful business-driven value centre.

Proactive’s CEO Investors' Forum- September, NYC

Date: 26-Sep-18 to 26-Sep-18
You are invited to join us at Proactive's CEO Investors Forum on Wednesday, September 26 from 4:30-7:30 pm in NYC for free! This forum brings together several small-cap companies from a range of sectors, with the aim of giving investors a better understanding of how those firms work and why they should consider investing in them.

5ème édition forum de l'emploi et de la diversité

Date: 28-Sep-18 to 28-Sep-18
Location: Belgium
C’est un ensemble d’activités séquencées sur une journée dans un espace convivial (tables-rondes, ateliers, coachings, workshop, témoignages de réussite, échanges informels, rencontres et échanges avec des professionnels, des entreprises, des institutions publiques et privées, séances d’information, etc…). L’objectif est de créer une atmosphère d’acceptation, de croyance et de projection de soi à travers une confrontation à différentes personnes ressources et rendu possible grâce à un mécénat de compétences d’experts issus de ces minorités et des acteurs publics ou privés en charge de la problématique de l’insertion professionnelle en Belgique. Cette  5e Edition aura pour thème : MOBILITE INTERNALE & INNOVATION TECHNOLOGIQUE.

Training for Finance Directors in London

Date: 01-Oct-18 to 01-Oct-18
Location: United Kingdom
In an increasingly competitive and regulatory environment, the demands on the modern finance director continue to evolve. As financial custodian and enabler of commercial business strategy, the finance director is a key member of the board of directors. Whether you are newly appointed, aspiring to the role, or looking to improve your performance with fresh insight, this practical course will equip you with the essential knowledge to fulfil the role successfully. This course provides a unique opportunity to gain a clearer insight into your boardroom responsibilities, how to fulfil them effectively and how to improve your personal contribution. It will also enable examination of your financial strategies and how these support the broader corporate aims or your organisation. By ...

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Grace Gelder: Women and Humanist Photography

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Location: London / United Kingdom
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Date: 08-Oct-18 to 11-Oct-18
Location: Boston / United States
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Date: 09-Oct-18 to 11-Oct-18
Location: United States
The premier event for B2B sales and marketing executives. Commercial leaders are pushed to find and implement new ways to achieve revenue growth. Gartner Sales and Marketing Conference 2018 provides a community of accomplished sales and marketing leaders focused on developing strategies and tactics that deliver real results for their business. Attendees will learn from a mix of experts and practitioners who are defining and executing plans featuring highly productive organizational structures, successful marketing programs, and partnerships with world-class solution providers. Solution providers will have the opportunity to connect with and promote services and solutions to help these commercial leaders. Esteemed speakers, researchers and subject matter experts will share unbiased, ...
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