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Friday Roundup ? 5-20-11: ’Leakage’ in India Gov.’s Poverty Programs
The World Bank on Wednesday issued a clarion call to India’s government: reform your public distribution system (PDS) and get the private sector involved. India spends 2 percent of its GDP on poverty alleviation programs, more than any other Asian country according to the World Bank. Still, "India is not getting the ’bang for its rupee."
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ViewChange Video of the Week: Entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso
With drought prevailing in areas bordering the Saharan desert, farmers in Burkina Faso are exploring alternative ways to generate income. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) supports a program that provides training and support to people with ideas that could be transformed into successful business ventures.
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