The World Bank yesterday unveiled a $1.2bn fast-track funding facility to help combat the impact of rising food prices on the poor.
The facility includes a $200m trust fund to provide grants for the world's poorest countries.
By Chris Bryant in Washington
Published: May 30 2008 03:00 | Last updated: May 30 2008 03:00
The World Bank yesterday unveiled a $1.2bn fast-track funding facility to help combat the impact of rising food prices on the poor.
The facility includes a $200m trust fund to provide grants for the world's poorest countries.