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13 Dec 2012

Democratic Republic of the Congo + 15 others
OFID Governing Board approves new loans and grants to boost socio-economic development

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— OPEC Fund for International Development
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Vienna, Austria, December 12, 2012. The Governing Board of the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), meeting in its 141st Session, has approved 22 loans and grants totaling nearly US$300 million to boost socio-economic development in 23 partner countries. The bulk of the public sector loans will co-finance projects aimed at enhancing the transportation and energy sectors of the recipient countries, as well as the agriculture, education and health sectors.

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16 Jun 2008

Suriname
Flooding 2008 South Suriname situation analysis 16 June 2008

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— Government of Suriname
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I. Introduction

Since some weeks there have been relatively heavy rains in all of South Suriname, following a rather 'wet' and short dry season. Rainfall increased over the past few days with high peaks in the weekends of 1 and June 2008. This led to flooding of especially the Tapanahony and Marowijne rivers, partly or fully submerging various villages, their agricultural plots and other surrounding lands. The following areas are most affected:

- Tapanahoni and Lawa area
- Upper Marowijne area
- Coeroeni area

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30 Nov 2006

Bahamas + 17 others
Caribbean: Appeal No. MAA49001 Programme Update No. 2

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— IFRC
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The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 181 countries. For more information: www.ifrc.org

In Brief

Appeal No. MAA49001; Programme Update no. 2, Period covered: 1 April to 31 July 2006; 2006 Appeal Coverage: 66.4%; Outstanding needs for 2006: CHF 1,184,070 (USD 985,921 or EUR 745,436).

2006 and 2007 Appeal target: CHF

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19 May 2006

Suriname
Suriname: Floods OCHA Situation Report No. 4

Report
— UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Ref: OCHA/GVA - 2006/0077

OCHA Situation Report No. 4
Suriname - Floods

This situation report is based on information provided by the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team and WHO/PAHO.

Situation

1. The situation in the interior of Suriname is stabilizing. The floods have had significant, yet not immediately life threatening, consequences on the affected region. Water levels in the Upper Suriname region have receded. High water levels do continue to affect populations in the Eastern region. The water level in the Saramacca

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