Damned by its own words
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The World Bank had agreed to lend $450 million to India to construct a massive hydroelectric power project that would involve thousands of dams and 50,000 miles of canals. Environmentalists and advocates for the thousands who will be displaced are hoping the World Bank pulls out of the deal.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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A problem with the Bank: China
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China is almost at the limit of which any country can have on loan from the World Bank. It would like to be able to qualify for new loans, but paying off what it already owes is going to be difficult enough because of a large budget deficit.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Reform school
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World Bank policy toward aid for Africa and links to economic reform are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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