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New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma’s Urban Mobility and ...
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WASHINGTON, – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $400 million in financing for a new project that will provide safely managed water, sanitation and basic hygiene services, and help improve the institutional and financial performance of local urban administration in Punjab province.
Global Times: China’s urban regeneration initiative presents new opportunities for Italian companies
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