04.09.26
Ashwani Muthoo, Director General of Independent Evaluation Office of New Development Bank: NDB plays important role in emerging economies
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Ahead of the BRICS Summit, the TV BRICS International Media Network and its media partners conducted a series of interviews with leading experts.
TV BRICS is an officially accredited media outlet for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Ashwani Muthoo, Director General of the New Development Bank's Independent Evaluation Office, noted that the initiatives supported by the international financial institution contribute to sustainable progress. Since 2015, over 100 projects have been funded.
For more details, watch the exclusive interview with TV BRICS.
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