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 | | | Â  | Strengthening Serbia's Economy
In the decade following the breakup of Yugoslavia, Serbia suffered a near economic meltdown. The financial sector was in shambles. Many state-owned companies were heavily indebted. Hyperinflation and unemployment were rampant.
The World Bank has helped Serbia restructure the banking sector and privatize enterprises to foster growth and create jobs.
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| | | |   | Supporting Grassroots Initiatives  Two local initiatives, one passion: giving people the power to overcome obstacles they face in everyday life.
With funding from the World Bank's Small Grants Program, the Banat Women’s Initiative is fighting for jobs and a cleaner environment. The Roma Information Center has also received money to help Roma children go to school and find a better place in Serbian society. More... | | | |
| | | Â  | Bringing computer literacy and innovative teaching to Serbia
Much is changing in the small towns and villages of Serbia. From Babusnica, in impoverished southeast Serbia, to Citluk in the republic's central region, to Djurdjevo in the developed northern province of Vojvodina, an innovative education program is changing the lives of students and teachers in some 200 schools.  More... | | | |
| | | Â  | Clean drinking water returns to Montenegro's Zeta Valley
Till recently, Biljana Krkotic never knew what "surprise" her taps would deliver. Would the water come with pebbles? Would it be full of foam? Or would it be mixed with red mud? Since November 2003, this resident of Zeta valley near Montenegro's capital, hasn't had to worry. The water has been consistently clean and healthy, and it tastes good too. More... | | | |
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