ECONOMICS - How World Bank Plans To Eliminate Extreme Poverty, Boost Incomes Of Poorest By 2030

By Anna Yukhananov WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The World Bank, faced with a tight budget and greater competition for development funds, aims to become more selective in its lending, focusing on fragile states, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and other areas where it can have the greatest impact, according to a draft strategy paper obtained by Reuters. The 42-page paper, presented to the bank's executive board ...

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