08.04.2013 - IDB approves $617mln for development projects
The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) — a bank set up by 56 Islamic nations — has approved financial assistance worth $617 million (approximately Rs 54.16 billion) for development projects in different countries including Nepal. The board meeting of the bank has decided to support education projects in Nepal, Botswana, Thailand and Fiji — non-member countries. The non-member grant has provided $750,000 (approximately Rs 65.84 million) from the Waqf Fund for various projects, it said...............................................Full Article: Source
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