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Gates Foundation adds Iraq to its focus

By Victoria Kim in New York

Published: August 15 2007 22:09 | Last updated: August 15 2007 22:09

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is making its first foray into Iraq, funding a new initiative to relocate more than 150 scholars facing threat and persecution.

In a departure from its focus on projects in health and development, the foundation will provide $5m ($3.7m, £2.5m) for a project granting fellowships to Iraqi scholars seeking to continue their work at institutions in other countries.

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