ASIA: World Bank admits mistakes, says progress now possible

Updated September 27, 2007 20:17:43

The World Bank says it has been too absolutist in its policies in South Asia and must share some blame for past failures. But the Bank's top official for South Asia says new approaches are being tried and says the region is within reach of the dream of eliminating poverty within a generation.

Presenter: Graeme Dobell
Speakers: The World Bank vice president for South Asia, Dr Praful Patel