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Uzbekistan to Enhance Energy Production through Hydropower with World Bank Support

Uzbekistan, June 25 -- The World Bank has approved a $150 million concessional credit to support Uzbekistan in implementing a new project aimed at developing its potential in the small hydropower (SHP... Read More


Costa Rica Improves Its Care System with IDB Support

Costa Rica, June 25 -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $250 million loan to improve quality of life for people in Costa Rica who need care, such as the elderly and people with dis... Read More


New US$250 Million Project to Kickstart the Recovery and Reconstruction in Conflict-Affected Areas in Lebanon

Lebanon, June 25 -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$250 million financing to Lebanon to support the most urgent repair and reconstruction of damaged critical public... Read More


New US$930 Million Project to Extend and Modernize Railways, Promote Regional Connectivity and Boost Growth in Iraq

Iraq, June 25 -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$930 million financing to help improve Iraq's railway performance, boost domestic trade, create jobs, and diversify ... Read More


World Bank US$146 Million Grant to Improve Electricity Supply and Support Sector Development in Syria

Syria Arab Republic, June 25 -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$146 million grant financing to Syria from the International Development Association (IDA) to help re... Read More


New World Bank Program to Improve Water Security for Over 4 million People in India's Tech Hub, Bengaluru

India, June 25 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today approved a new program to improve water security for more than four million residents in India's tech capital, Bengaluru, in the s... Read More


New World Bank Program to Improve Access to Quality Jobs for 1.6 million Women in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu

India, June 25 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a new program to support the state of Tamil Nadu in India in improving access to quality jobs for 1.6 million women and increas... Read More


IFC Launches $2 Billion Bond to Support Private Sector Investment and Jobs in Emerging Markets

United States, June 25 -- To support private businesses and help drive job creation in emerging markets, IFC issued a new 2 billion US dollar global benchmark bond.The new five-year benchmark was met ... Read More


JBIC Issues Global Dollar Bonds

Japan, June 25 -- The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) launched 3-year fixed rate Global Dollar Bonds guaranteed by the government of Japan on June 24 (New York City time). The issuance... Read More


Lockheed Martin Corp. awarded $250,000,000 contract

United States, June 25 -- Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $250,000,000 modification (P00006) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm-target), cost-plus-fixed-fee ind... Read More