Dominican Republic: World Bank Approves $25 Million Youth Development Program

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2006 – The World Bank’s Board of Directors today approved a $25 million loan to improve the employability of at-risk youth from poor families. The new program intends to offer poor youth an opportunity to break the vicious cycle of poverty that traps so many. During their difficult transition into the labor market, poor youth will benefit from job training, internships, additional education and important life skills that are sought by employers.
source:World Bank