The World Bank : Jim Yong Kim: Lessons From Cote d’Ivoire

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Jim Yong Kim: Lessons From Cote d’Ivoire

« I came to Cote d’Ivoire thinking about how countries can emerge from years of conflict and become stable with vibrant economies. » — World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim

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• Severe Droughts Drive Food Prices Higher, Threatening Poor

Global food prices soared by 10 percent in July from a month ago, with maize and soybean reaching all-time peaks, according to the latest Food Price Watch.

• Ask Now: What’s Hampering Good Jobs in the Arab World?

What’s standing in the way of good jobs in the Arab world? Ask questions now for a live chat on September 17.

• Women Buoy Economic Gains in Latin America

A new report shows that women’s growing participation in the workforce had a major role in poverty reduction in the region.

• China: Building Leaders in Urban Transport Planning

A smart transport system is instrumental for the rising needs of the rapidly-growing urban population in the developing world, including China.