Economy
EU broaches labour standards again
IN the run-up to the WTO Ministerial meet in November with its principal agenda undecided, the European Commission on Wednesday adopted a proposal for an EU strategy to promote core labour standards and social governance globally.

UNIDO workshop on Indian industry
NEW DELHI: India's industrial challenges will be discussed and priorities and a plan of action devised during a one-day workshop on `Facing the challenges to Indian industry' being held here on August 10.

Environment
World Bank launches eco strategy
NEW DELHI: The World Bank's Board has endorsed a new environment strategy designed to further integrate environmental concerns into the Bank's projects and programmes.

Health
IDA credit for leprosy eradication
NEW DELHI: India has signed an agreement with the World Bank for IDA credit aggregating $30 million (Rs 143.6 crore) to help finance the Second National Eradication Project.

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