David Lawrence
Contributing Writer
David Lawrence - photo by G. Hishigsuren
I have been working in development for nearly 20 years, mainly in the former Soviet Union, but also in Indonesia (Aceh) and Mongolia. For the last year I've focused on writing and editing.
I'm interested in climate change, environmentally sustainable development, small business development, and basically anything green.
- World Bank's PSD Blog
- Handshake, IFC's quarterly journal on PPPs
- World Bank's East Asia & Pacific Blog
Latest Articles
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Cheburashka: Russia's Answer to Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse may have conquered the world, but in Russia, Cheburashka, an adorable creature unknown to science, remains the number one animated character.
Apr 7, 2011
- David Lawrence
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Decorating Easter Eggs the Russian Way: With Onion Skins
Decorating Easter eggs with onion skins is an old tradition in Russia and other Eastern European countries. It's an easy way to make natural Easter eggs.
Apr 3, 2011
- David Lawrence
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Exercising with Hand Grippers
Exercising with hand grippers can give you a powerful grip, lower your blood pressure and improve performance in sports. Here's how to use them.
Mar 30, 2011
- David Lawrence
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Making Chess Fun for Kids: No Stress Chess
Young children have no trouble learning how to move chess pieces, but they don't find the game very fun. No Stress Chess is a good way to get them started.
Mar 25, 2011
- David Lawrence
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Why Women Use Russian Marriage Agencies
The women on the Russian marriage agency site are gorgeous. So why would they be looking for Western husbands online? Here's the scoop.
Mar 22, 2011
- David Lawrence
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Choosing a Russian Marriage Agency
Russian women seem to have it all: intelligence, education, beauty, and more. Here are some useful tips to help you pick a good Russian marriage agency.
Mar 22, 2011
- David Lawrence
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Five Tips on Managing Managers
Managing managers requires a different approach from managing staff. Here are five tips for helping managers under your supervision be more effective.
Mar 11, 2011
- David Lawrence
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Public-Private Partnerships: Building Better Infrastructure
Public-Private Partnerships are a valuable tool to help governments provide better infrastructure and other public services by involving the private sector.
Mar 10, 2011
- David Lawrence
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The Tsunami Ship: Banda Aceh's Most Unusual Landmark
The Tsunami Ship, a power generation barge that sits in a neighborhood of Banda Aceh three kilometers inland, is one of the city's most unusual landmarks.
Nov 16, 2010
- David Lawrence
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Diving at the Edge: Gapang Bay in Aceh, Indonesia
Gapang Bay in Aceh, the northernmost province of Indonesia, offers spectacular diving in a pristine, unspoiled location with very few tourists.
Nov 2, 2010
- David Lawrence
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