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Web-based energypedia allows users to share knowledge on energy issues in developing countries

The World Bank plans to dilute its social and environmental standards

New and old international financial institutions are likely to be tested in 2016

Why emerging markets deserve more say at IMF

Countries that have been granted debt relief risk renewed insolvency

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