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Poverty and environment -- billions could be wasted

Out-of-date policies are undermining unprecedented opportunities for recent aid commitments to improve the environment and combat poverty, according to scientists at a new global research center launched today. The warning comes from the STEPS Center, whose urgently needed new approach to development aims to respond to 21st century conditions.

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