Brazil has turned into an important voice in the international development debate thanks to its success in combining economic growth with better opportunities for all. From 2003 to 2009, more than 22 million Brazilians emerged from poverty. Read More »
WASHINGTON, July 16, 2010 - World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick will participate in a regional integration summit with Central American heads of state in El Salvador July 19-20 before visiting... Show More + Mexico July 21-23 for talks with President Felipe Calderon and Mexican officials on a range of topics including the Bank's support for Mexico's growing leadership in the climate change debate."Central America is a region of tremendous opportunities. I look forward to learning more about Central America's efforts to deepen regional economic integration, and expand economic growth, while also discussing ways that the World Bank Group can support sustained growth with opportunities for all," said Zoellick. "I appreciate President Funes' leadership in hosting this regional integration summit. He's right to see each country's success through the lens of the region's success."Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to post 4.5 percent growth in 2010, with Brazil leadin Show Less -