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• The figure could be even higher, accounting for perhaps half the national ... HAITI: US remittances keep the homeland afloat web NEW YORK, 11 March 2010 (IRIN) - Haiti's economy depends on the estimated US$1.5 billion a year in remittances sent home by its million-strong diaspora. Dilip Ratha, lead economist ... WN.com - Mideast News - 16 hours, 54 minutes ago  
• That potential investors in the Palestinian economy, including many European Union and ... Israel visa restrictions "block investment" Israeli visa restrictions are the main obstacle to foreign investment in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the Palestine Trade Centre (PALTRADE) said in a report on Monday. The ... France24 - Americas - 3 days, 22 hours ago  
• Defended its proposed 3,75bn (R29bn) loan to Eskom amid growing criticism from ... South Africa: World Bank Defends Loan to Eskom THE World Bank has defended its proposed 3,75bn (R29bn) loan to Eskom amid growing criticism from environmental groups and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs). AllAfrica News: Latest - 3 days, 23 hours ago  
• Said that China’s GDP growth could be over 10% this year. That ... China Loses Some Of Its Ambition Many economists and experts at the IMF and World Bank have said that China’s GDP growth could be over 10% this year. That is based on the increased demand for ... 24-7 Wall St - 1 week ago