13 Dec 2011 14:09

Russia to provide World Bank with $23 mln for Eastern Europe, Central Asia development

MOSCOW. Dec 13 (Interfax) - Russia intends in 2011-2015 to transfer up to $23 million to the World Bank for a program aimed at developing the potential of countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as per a resolution signed December 8 by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

As much as $5.5 million is to be provided in 2011, in 2012 - up to $5 million, in 2013 - up to $4.5 million, in 2014 - up to $4.5 million, and in 2015 - up to $3.5 million.