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Pearson launches new initiatives to improve learningLeading learning company Pearson has launched two new initiatives to increase its support for better educational outcomes in the developing world. Karim Daoud, managing director in the Middle East, said: “Pearson has announc More… |
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World economic growth 'to improve this year'Developing countries should see an uptick in growth this year, said the World Bank Group's Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report. These countries will be boosted in part by soft oil prices, a stronger US economy, continued lo More… |
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Geithner, Gates to launch agri-fund for poorUS Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates said they will launch a global agricultural fund to boost food production in the developing world. In an opinion piece, Gates and Geithner said the Global Agri More… |
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Developing countries to grow 3-5pc: World BankEconomies of developing countries are seen growing up to 5 per cent in 2009, while industrialised countries will shrink due to the global financial crisis, the World Bank's chief economist said. The gross domestic product (GDP) for dev More… |
