The Banner of Gold () is a

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in Bolivia. It is the highest decoration awarded by the

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, awarded to Bolivian and international individuals and institutions as a recognition of their contributions to human values and service to society. In November 2008, the award was presented to the folkloric musical group

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and that same year former Senator

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received it. In March 2009,

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was awarded the Banner of Gold. In the same month, the Senate awarded the decoration to the governments of

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and

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, in recognition of their contributions in education and health sectors in Bolivia (such as the programmes '' Yo, sí puedo'' and '' Misión Milagro'').

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