Environment

World Bank Approves $250 Million for Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project, India

The World Bank Wednesday approved a US $250 million credit for the Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project to restore, improve and enhance the resilience of public services and livelihoods of communities affected by cyclone Hudhud in Andhra Pradesh....

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Israel and World Bank Group Sign Agreement to Share Innovative Best Practices in Water

The Israeli Ministry of Economy has committed $500,000 to the World Bank Group’s Water Global Practice to enhance water knowledge in developing countries facing complex water security challenges.

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Biodiesel Fuel Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Clean Air Act Crimes Connected to Renewable Fuels Scheme / Philip J. Rivkin faces more than 10 years imprisonment and $51 million in restitution

Philip Joseph Rivkin, a.k.a. Felipe Poitan Arriaga, 50, Tuesday pleaded guilty to a Clean Air Act false statement and mail fraud as part of his role in a scheme to defraud EPA by falsely representing that he was producing millions of gallons of...

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Bangladesh, the Netherlands and the World Bank Group join hands to Further Strengthen Delta Management

The government of Bangladesh signed an agreement Tuesday with the Netherlands and the World Bank Group including its private sector arm, International Finance Corporation (IFC) with the 2030 Water Resources Group to strengthen management of the...

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