BANGKOK, Oct. 13 -- THE World Bank has pledged continued support for Tanzanias strategic development projects, including energy, education, railway infrastructure and social protection.

The commitment followed talks between the Banks Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Dr Ndiamé Diop and Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar in Bangkok, Thailand.

The meeting took place yesterday on the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

Dr Diop congratulated Tanzania on its economic and development progress and said the Bank would continue supporting strategic government and regional projects according to the countrys development needs.

The priority areas include energ...