A decorated cast iron manhole cover on the island of Capri bearing the words "Cassa Per Il Mezzogiorno" (Fund for the South). Italy

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The Cassa per il Mezzogiorno (Fund for the South) was a public effort by the government of Italy to stimulate economic growth and development in the less developed Southern Italy (also called the "Mezzogiorno"). It was established in 1950 primarily to construct public works and infrastructure (roads, bridges, hydroelectric and irrigation) projects, and to provide credit subsidies and tax advantages to promote investments. It was dissolved in 1984, although its mandate was maintained by successive, less centralised institutions.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Capri, Italy
Photo credit: © Stephen Frost / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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