November 23, 2009
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Interview
This is the first in a series of interviews with World Bank Institute (WBI) directors.
November 13, 2009
Nearly $5 Million Awarded to 26 Innovative Ideas to Save the Planet. Visit the Development Marketplace blog and website to see video coverage of the event, interviews with finalists, the awards ceremonies, and more.
November 10, 2009
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Toolkit
Approaches to Urban Slums is a free online, self-paced sourcebook that builds on more than 35 years of experience.
November 9, 2009
Visit the Development Marketplace blog and website to see video coverage of the event, interviews with finalists, the awards ceremonies, and more.
November 9, 2009
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Announcement
The Spring 2010 Labor Market Policy Course will be offered March 29 - April 9, 2010. Register by December 7, 2009. Learn how employment is being transformed in today's rapidly changing, globalizing environment.
November 4, 2009
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Announcement
The next offering of the course "For Protection and Promotion: the Design and Implementation of Effective Safety Nets" will take place February 1-12, 2010. The registration deadline is November 20, 2009.
October 30, 2009
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Announcement
The 2-day global conference will examine innovative PPP models and key policy issues critical for today’s public sector practitioners.
October 27, 2009
Creating space for citizen involvement in public decisionmaking is a challenge for proponents of good governance. An informal network will work collaboratively on priority issues.
October 21, 2009
Nurturing, supporting, and empowering leaders is key in conflict-affected countries. Learn more about this special session during the World Bank Annual Meetings.
October 16, 2009
A new learning program will offer practical knowledge and skills for designing and managing slum upgrading interventions.
October 13, 2009
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Announcement
Development Marketplace 2009 focuses on climate adaptation. Grants up to $200,000 will be awarded to the winners.
October 4, 2009
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Announcement
India will join countries contributing to a World Bank financing facility that provides funding for developing countries to share their knowledge and expertise.
October 2, 2009
Panelists at launch of Development Outreach on Fragility and Conflict discuss what outsiders can do to support development in fragile states. Includes video.
September 30, 2009
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Event
The World Bank Institute presented the new issue of the Development Outreach magazine on Fragility and Conflict on Wednesday, September 30.
September 18, 2009
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Competition
Finalists have submitted proposals to the Competition on Climate Adaptation for a chance to win up to $200,000 in grants.
September 17, 2009
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Announcement
The event, Building Capacity in Conflict-Affected Countries in Africa: Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives, included several distinguished speakers from African states.
September 17, 2009
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Competition
The World Bank has launched a new regional Development Marketplace for innovative development projects Youth Developing Opportunity: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainability.
September 16, 2009
The free eConference will be open October 5 - 23, 2009.
September 16, 2009
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Announcement
WBI's Urban program officially launched this partnership program with Cities Alliance, UN HABITAT, GTZ, and the Inter-American Development Bank.
September 16, 2009
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Announcement
Revamped blog discusses the impacts of the global economic crisis on policy.
