FINANCIAL CRISIS Poorest Face Long Recovery 43 poorest countries face $11.6 billion shortfall; despite efforts to date, further action is needed, says new Bank paper released ahead of the G20 meeting. CLIMATE CHANGE A Changing Climate for Development Climate change complicates efforts to reduce poverty in developing countries, but a “climate smart” world is possible if we act now, act together, and act differently, says new World Development Report. FINANCIAL CRISIS Doing Business 2010 A record of 131 economies reformed business regulation in 2008/2009, despite difficult times. ANNUAL MEETINGS Road to Global Recovery: 2009 Annual Meetings This year’s meetings will focus on helping countries hit hard by downturns in capital flows, trade, remittances, and tourism. Official Site | Meetings Blog More

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