Verdensbanken støtter energiprojekt i Bangladesh

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WASHINGTON, October 30, 2008 The World Bank Thursday approved a 350 million US Dollar credit to Bangladesh from the International Development Association. The credit is designed to increase reliable power during peak demand times in a country where poor supply is estimated to cost around 2 percent in GDP growth each year.

The Siddhirganj power plant is expected to begin operation in 2011 following the construction period.

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