" The World Bank stands ready to support Myanmar?s efforts to help its people in times of disaster, said an official of the international financial institution. Ellen Goldstein, the bank?s country director for Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, said World Bank projects in country will improve its ability to respond when disasters strike. ?With Myanmar being one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, and the threat of climate change increasing, this project will proactively help the country prevent and minimize risks so Myanmar is ready when a disaster strikes,” she said Tuesday at the launch of a two-day workshop for its Myanmar Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Management Project..." ("Myanmar Times")