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Niger: World Bank Gives U.S.$ 100 Million for Reform Package
World Bank, 26 June 2012
The World Bank today approved two International Development Association (IDA*) interest-free credits totaling US$100 million to support Niger's reform program for shared growth. Read more »
Niger: World Bank Gives U.S.$ 100 Million for Reform Package
The World Bank on Tuesday approved U.S. $100 billion to support Niger's reform program. The bank's Country Director Ousmane Diagana, said the interest-free credits will help the country "deal with the ongoing food crisis in the Sahel and the impact of conflict in Mali and Libya."
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Niger: Resilient Women in the Face of Hunger
AlertNet, 6 May 2012
One month after arriving at WFP, Executive Director Ertharin Cousin was out in the field in the central African nation of Niger, one of the countries most affected by the drought… Read more »
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Niger: With World Bank Support, Gov't Focuses On Reverse Migration
World Bank, 22 March 2012
On the sidelines of the joint annual review of the World Bank's portfolio in Niger, a loan agreement for US$15 million was signed last February between the Bank and the government. Read more »
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Niger: IMF Executive Board Approves Extended Credit Facility Arrangement
IMF, 16 March 2012
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a new arrangement for Niger under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) in an amount equivalent to SDR… Read more »
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Niger: World Bank Provides Supplemental Credit to Help Nation Deal With Impact of Libyan Crisis and Drought
World Bank, 23 February 2012
New US$15 million credit will help cover additional financing needs for programs to deal with food insecurity and the reintegration of migrant workers returning from Libya Read more »
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Niger: World Bank Sends Strong Signal of Re-Engagement With Country
World Bank, 10 February 2012
Fresh out of domestic political turmoil, Niger found itself facing uncertainties related to the debt crisis in the euro zone. These worries were further compounded by fallout from… Read more »
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Niger: Securing Country's Economic Future in Uncertain Global Economic Times
IMF, 21 December 2011
Address to the Nigerien National Assembly By Christine Lagarde Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Niamey, As prepared for delivery Read more »
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Africa: IMF Chief Calls for Better Resource Management
This Day, 19 December 2011
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Largade, has decried the low level of financial services in Africa, despite efforts by countries to reform and… Read more »
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Niger: Country Takes Action to Reverse 50 Years of Food Insecurity
World Bank, 1 September 2011
Over the past 50 years, Niger-a mineral-rich, low-income country on the southern edge of the Sahara desert-has faced extended periods of drought, frequent food shortages, and some… Read more »
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Niger: Millions Need Help to Avoid Food Crisis
UN News, 20 January 2011
The United Nations food agencies are urging continued assistance for Niger, where acute malnutrition rates remain high despite a good harvest and millions need help to avoid… Read more »
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Africa: Food Security Support for Niger and Ethiopia
African Development Bank (AfDB), 4 November 2010
The Global Agriculture and Food Security Fund (GAFSP) Steering Committee approved on, Wednesday, 3 November 2010 in Washington D.C., a USD 97-million grant allocations to three… Read more »
