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| Edition : July 2008 |
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A new interactive tool to benchmark a country’s trade policy and institutions - World Trade Indicators 2008 shows that Indonesia’s strong commitment to reforms has improved policies and boosted trade performance.
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| Not many people would even know about Nias had it not been struck by a devastating earthquake three years ago. Even though Nias still faces many challenges, its people are optimistic that the current reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts would bring Nias to a better future.
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| World Governance Indicators 2008 |
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| The Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) update was released. Indonesia’s push to improve governance and reduce corruption has continued to pay off across the board and with measures on Voice & Accountability, Control of Corruption and Government effectiveness improving substantially over the last several years. Read more |
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IFC has recently helped set up the Bank of Banks, a new, innovative wholesale microfinance institution for Indonesia that is going to provide a range of financial services and capital to hundreds of other microfinance institutions which will in turn lend to millions. Watch CNBC Asia TV reports
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| Gas Flaring at Bekasi Landfill Marks Launch of Carbon Credit Purchase Deal (July 2, 2008) |
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Environment Sector Coordinator Josef Leitmann was on hand to witness the inauguration of a new methane gas flaring facility at the Sumur Batu landfill in Bekasi. This facility is at the heart of an emission reduction purchase agreement which the Bank (as a trustee to the Netherlands government) struck with clean-air engineers PT Gikoko. Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 21 times potentially more dangerous than CO2, and can be converted into CO2-equivalent carbon credits. Indonesia's Environment Minister Rachmat Witoelar attended the launch and applauded the Bekasi municipality for thinking globally and acting locally.
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| Indonesia Expands Global Development Learning Network (July 9, 2008) |
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Communications Director for the East Asia and Pacific Region, Peter Stephens represented the World Bank at the launch of GDLN Indonesia - an ambitious effort to bridge the knowledge gap and bring Indonesia closer to the world through video-conferencing technology. GDLN Indonesia began as a modest network of four universities in 2002 with support from the World Bank. Through a strategic merger with the Indonesia Higher Education Network (INHERENT), the network now covers over 220 public and private universities and can also tap into distance learning opportunities from anywhere in Southeast Asia. Read the Press Release |
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