Article: World Bank approves $200 million for social services, decentralization and competitiveness in Peru.

M2 PRESSWIRE-8 December 2004-WORLD BANK: World Bank approves $200 million for social services, decentralization and competitiveness in Peru(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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WASHINGTON - The World Bank's Board of Directors today approved two loans for a total of $200 million for Peru to improve access of the poor to critical social programs, assist with the government decentralization process and enhance competitiveness. In addition, the Board discussed a progress report on the Country Assistance Strategy for Peru, which was approved by the Bank in September 2002.

"The loans approved today will support the government of Peru's ...

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