DHAKA -- The World Bank's board of executive directors has approved 250 million U.S. dollars in financing to help Bangladesh modernize five key government agencies, aiming to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in public sector operations.
The Washington-based lender, in a statement released on Sunday, said the Strengthening Institutions for Transparency and Accountability (SITA) project approved on June 12 takes a comprehensive approach to strengthening government institutions for improving data production, domestic revenue mobilization, public investment management, procurement and audit. (Bangladesh-World Bank)
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SUVA -- Over the past decade, Fiji's public debt has nearly tripled, rising from approximately 4 billion Fijian dollars (about 1.77 billion U.S. dollars) in 2016 to nearly 12 billion Fijian dollars (some 5.31 billion USD), according to Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development Esrom Immanuel.
Immanuel revealed in his 2026-2027 budget address on Saturday that the Fijian government now spends about 9 million Fijian dollars (around 3.98 million USD) every day to run the public service, reported The Fiji Times on Sunday. (Fiji-Public Debt)
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MANILA -- Around 3,500 protesters marched in the Philippine capital, Manila, on Sunday, demanding accountability for alleged corruption in government projects, particularly flood-control contracts, according to local media reports.
The demonstration drew members of the public, progressive organizations and civil society groups, among others. Organizers said the campaign seeks electoral reforms, transparent governance, greater accountability, and action against corruption and political dynasties. (Philippines-Anti-corruption March)
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HANOI -- Vietnam on Sunday dispatched a team of 82 military personnel from various units, including the border guard and military medical forces, to Venezuela to assist in search-and-rescue operations following a recent deadly earthquake, local daily VnExpress reported.
The mission marks the third time the Vietnam People's Army has participated in an international earthquake relief operation, the report said. (Vietnam-Venezuela-Rescue Team) Enditem
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