The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has approved financing of new development projects worth US$ 772.3 million. This financing was endorsed during the 271st session of the Bank's Board of Executive Directors, which was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali, President of the IDB. Nine member countries have been approved to receive financing including Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Gambia, Mauritania, and Albania. --MORE