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The World Bank Meetings Center provides links and inside access to the information, ideas, and issues being discussed at various events such as the IMF and World Bank spring and annual meetings.
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Keith Hansen is the World Bank Sector Manager for Health in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Ketih Hansen's videoblog posts:
H1N1 in Latin America, an overview
H1N1 and the economy
H1N1 and the World Bank
September 28, 2009
October 2, 2009
October 3, 2009
October 4, 2009
October 5, 2009
October 6, 2009
View the Daily Highlights from the 2009 Spring Meetings.
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Discover: IDA
The International Development Association (IDA) is the part of the World Bank that helps the world’s poorest countries. Established in 1960, IDA aims to reduce poverty by providing interest-free credits and grants for programs that boost economic growth, reduce inequalities and improve people’s living conditions. Learn More... |
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In Depth: Climate Change
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In Depth: Influenza A (H1N1)
Communication and public health surveillance are critical for an effective response to the H1N1 flu virus as Latin America's experience shows. The World Bank, the United Nations and the World Health Organization are working to increase countries’ pandemic readiness through strengthening their health systems. Learn More... |
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Climate change is expected to hit developing countries the hardest. Its effects—higher temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, rising sea levels, and more frequent weather-related disasters—pose risks for agriculture, food, and water supplies.