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  Book

  Food Systems in Africa : Rethinking the Role of Markets

   

  Balineau, Gaelle; Bauer, Arthur; Kessler, Martin; Madariaga, Nicole

  Food for cities in Africa is changing under the triple effect of growth demography, urbanization and transformations in agricultural production and trade. These changes create risks: African cities increasingly face the challenges of undernutrition and malnutrition. But they also generate new opportunities: the economy ...

  Food for cities in Africa is changing under the triple effect of growth demography, urbanization and transformations in agricultural production and trade. These changes create risks: African cities in ...

  Food for cities in Africa is changing under the triple effect of growth demography, urbanization and transformations in agricultural production and trade. These changes create risks: African cities increasingly face the challenges of undernutrition and malnutrition. But they also generate new opportunities: the economy food is the continent’s main source of employment and will remain so in the near future, ...

  Jan 27, 2021
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  Book

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 : The Potential to Scale

   

  Andrews, Colin; de Montesquiou, Aude; Arevalo Sanchez, Ines; Dutta, Puja Vasudeva; Paul, Boban Varghese; Samaranayake, Sadna; Heisey, Janet; Clay, Timothy; Chaudhary, Sarang

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Economic inclusion programs are a bundle of coordinated, multidimensional interventio ...

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s p ...

  The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Economic inclusion programs are a bundle of coordinated, multidimensional interventions that support individuals, households, and communities so they can raise their incomes a ...

  Jan 19, 2021
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  Book

  Global Economic Prospects, January 2021

   

  World Bank

  Although the global economy is emerging from the collapse triggered by COVID-19, the recovery is likely to be subdued, and global GDP is projected to remain well below its pre-pandemic trend for a prolonged period. Several risks cloud the outlook, including those related to the pandemic and to rapidly rising debt. The ...

  Although the global economy is emerging from the collapse triggered by COVID-19, the recovery is likely to be subdued, and global GDP is projected to remain well below its pre-pandemic trend for a pro ...

  Although the global economy is emerging from the collapse triggered by COVID-19, the recovery is likely to be subdued, and global GDP is projected to remain well below its pre-pandemic trend for a prolonged period. Several risks cloud the outlook, including those related to the pandemic and to rapidly rising debt. The pandemic has further diminished already-weak growth prospects for the next decade. Decisiv ...

  Jan 05, 2021
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  Speech

  Remarks at the One Planet Summit on Biodiversity

   

  Malpass, David

  World Bank Group President David Malpass spoke about climate change and the loss of biodiversity as defining issues of our time. He insisted on the importance of supporting developing countries in achieving their NDCs, helping them develop long-term strategies for low-carbon and climate-resilient economies, end their r ...

  World Bank Group President David Malpass spoke about climate change and the loss of biodiversity as defining issues of our time. He insisted on the importance of supporting developing countries in ach ...

  World Bank Group President David Malpass spoke about climate change and the loss of biodiversity as defining issues of our time. He insisted on the importance of supporting developing countries in achieving their NDCs, helping them develop long-term strategies for low-carbon and climate-resilient economies, end their reliance on coal, and address biodiversity loss. He highlighted on the announcement of an a ...

  Jan 11, 2021

• Working Paper

  GovTech Procurement Practice Note

   

  World Bank

  The objective of this practice note is to explore how to better procure GovTech solutions. The note provides recommendations to World Bank teams and client countries on how to assess and prepare for the application of GovTech systems. GovTech is defined as the use of ...

  The objective of this practice note is to explore how to better procure GovTech solutions. The note provides recommendations to World Bank teams and client count ...

  The objective of this practice note is to explore how to better procure GovTech solutions. The note provides recommendations to World Bank teams and client countries on how to assess and prepare for the application of GovTech systems. GovTech is defined as the use of technology to support government operations, service delivery, a ...

  Jan 27, 2021
• Report

  The Bangladesh Delta : A Lighthouse Case Study

   

  Pakulski, Ingrid; Laroche, Virginie; Kazi, Swarna; Shawky, Ahmed; Khaleduzzaman, Abu; Urrutia, Ignacio; van Ledden, Mathijs; Browder, Greg; Engle, Nathan

  This case study report discusses current development strategy for the Bangladesh Delta, which reflects an integrated approach to disaster risk management and water resources management. In this context, special attention is given to the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 and ...

  This case study report discusses current development strategy for the Bangladesh Delta, which reflects an integrated approach to disaster risk management and wat ...

  This case study report discusses current development strategy for the Bangladesh Delta, which reflects an integrated approach to disaster risk management and water resources management. In this context, special attention is given to the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 and the role of the World Bank in Bangladesh’s transition toward sus ...

  Jan 25, 2021
• Report

  Groundwater in Pakistan’s Indus Basin : Present and Future Prospects

   

  Lytton, Lucy; Ali, Akthar; Garthwaite, Bill; Punthakey, Jehangir F.; Saeed, Basharat

  Groundwater is arguably the most poorly understood water resource in Pakistan a country in which matters of water resources are hotly debated on a regular basis. Groundwater has the potential to be the most reliable water resource for Pakistan, providing a buffer agai ...

  Groundwater is arguably the most poorly understood water resource in Pakistan a country in which matters of water resources are hotly debated on a regular basis. ...

  Groundwater is arguably the most poorly understood water resource in Pakistan a country in which matters of water resources are hotly debated on a regular basis. Groundwater has the potential to be the most reliable water resource for Pakistan, providing a buffer against the unpredictability of climate change and the failure of in ...

  Jan, 2021

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  Report

  Albania E-Commerce Diagnostic : Leveraging the Digital Trade Opportunity

   

  World Bank

  E-commerce, defined broadly as the sale of goods and services facilitated through the internet, is a key growth opportunity for Albania. Sellers can benefit from internet marketing, 24-hour online shopping and remote transaction settlement to reach more customers. Buy ...

  E-commerce, defined broadly as the sale of goods and services facilitated through the internet, is a key growth opportunity for Albania. Sellers can benefit from ...

  E-commerce, defined broadly as the sale of goods and services facilitated through the internet, is a key growth opportunity for Albania. Sellers can benefit from internet marketing, 24-hour online shopping and remote transaction settlement to reach more customers. Buyers, including both consumers as well as businesses that source ...

  Dec, 2020
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  Report

  Indonesia Economic Prospects, December 2020 : Towards a Secure and Fast Recovery

   

  World Bank

  The Indonesian economy is slowly recovering following the partial reopening of the domestic and global economies. But the pace of recovery is uneven across sectors. Several labor market indicators are significantly weaker than before the crisis. The monetary ...

  The Indonesian economy is slowly recovering following the partial reopening of the domestic and global economies. But the pace of recovery is uneven across secto ...

  The Indonesian economy is slowly recovering following the partial reopening of the domestic and global economies. But the pace of recovery is uneven across sectors. Several labor market indicators are significantly weaker than before the crisis. The monetary response to the crisis has been strong but involves macro-financial risks ...

  Dec, 2020
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  Report

  Building Effective, Accountable, and Inclusive Institutions in Europe and Central Asia : Lessons from the Region

   

  Arizti, Pedro; Boyce, Daniel J.; Manuilova, Natalia; Sabatino, Carlos; Senderowitsch, Roby; Vila, Ermal

  Countries around the world are facing the need to build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions. There has never been a more important moment to tackle this agenda, as countries grapple with increasing fragility and migration flows, more complex service del ...

  Countries around the world are facing the need to build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions. There has never been a more important moment to tackl ...

  Countries around the world are facing the need to build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions. There has never been a more important moment to tackle this agenda, as countries grapple with increasing fragility and migration flows, more complex service delivery requirements, and greater demands for transparency and inc ...

  Jun, 2020