Germany to contribute 10 mln eur to World Bank trust fund, finmin says
"We are convinced that this is a worthwhile investment and we will be very pleased to see other G20 members join us," he said in Durban, South Africa.
The Durban gathering of finance chiefs on Thursday and Friday unfolds against the backdrop of mounting economic pressures, particularly for African economies.
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