01. Annual Reports & Independent Evaluations
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The World Bank Annual Report 2014
(Washington, DC, 2014)The Annual Report is prepared by the Executive Directors of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA)—collectively known as the World Bank—in accordance with the by-laws of the two institutions. The President of the IBRD and IDA and the Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors submits the Report, together with the accompanying administrative budgets and audited financial statements, to the Board of Governors. -
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MIGA Annual Report 2012
(Washington, DC: World Bank, 2012-10)In fiscal year 2012, a total issue of $2.7 billion in guarantees for projects in Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency's (MIGA's) developing member countries and an additional $10.6 million was issued under MIGA administered trust funds. This is another record high for new issuance by the Agency, the second consecutive year of this trend, and was marked by increased regional and sectoral diversification. Fifty-eight percent of projects guaranteed, accounting for 70 percent of the total volume of new coverage, address at least one of MIGA's four strategic priority areas. Fiscal year 2012 also marks the fifth consecutive year of record levels in the Agency's gross portfolio. MIGA issued $2.7 billion in guarantees in support of investments in developing countries. The Agency welcomed two new members, Niger and South Sudan, during the fiscal year. This report highlights MIGA's active support for these objectives in fiscal year 2012. It demonstrates the Agency's ability to deliver on its mandate to promote foreign direct investment into developing countries to support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives. As the global investment environment becomes increasingly volatile, and MIGA's clients look for opportunities in frontier markets, there is greater interest in political risk-mitigation mechanisms. MIGA has positioned itself well to respond to these developments especially as a result of its stronger field presence and internal reforms over the last two years. MIGA is committed to promoting projects that promise a strong development impact and are economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable. MIGA's projects this past year demonstrate this focus in a wide range of sectors, across all regions. In fiscal year 2012 the Agency's projects in the region accounted for 24 percent of volume, twice the level of the previous year. -
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Managing Risk, Promoting Growth: Developing Systems for Social Protection in Africa--The World Bank's Africa Social Protection Strategy 2012-2022
(World Bank, Washington, DC, 2012-06)A growing body of evidence demonstrates that individuals and households experience a range of positive outcomes from social protection. Social protection increases productivity and growth. Countries can realize significant benefits by creating an integrated social protection system. Social protection is affordable in low-income countries despite tight budgets. While overall spending on social protection in Africa remains low by international standards, experience suggests that social protection programs can achieve national coverage at the cost of only 1 to 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). While this is only a portion of the financing required to operate a social protection system, it draws attention to what countries can achieve in the short-term. Indeed, one way in which existing social protection spending can be made significantly more efficient would be by reallocating existing financing for inefficient subsidies and ad hoc emergency food aid to predictable safety nets. At the same time, pursuing reforms to social security systems will ensure their fiscal sustainability, while expanding coverage. Notably, the costs of not protecting poor families are very high, are borne disproportionately by women and children, and undermine the productivity of future generations. The Strategy will be implemented by leveraging partnerships, knowledge, and the World Bank's financing instruments. The World Bank will continue to invest in analytical work to fill knowledge gaps and promote an evidence-based dialogue for social protection systems in Africa and further innovation. It will work with governments to build country-owned national social protection systems with the aim of reducing fragmentation in the sector. The Bank also will pay particular attention to institutional development and capacity building by using its lending to increase the coverage of successful social protection interventions. Throughout this work, the Bank will work in coordination with governments, development partners, the private sector, academics, civil society, and beneficiaries. -
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IFC Annual Report 2012 : Innovation, Influence, Demonstration, Volume 2. Results
(Washington, DC: World Bank, 2012)This annual report of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) summarizes the innovation and leadership roles in the private sector during fiscal year 2012. The IFC invested a record $20.4 billion in 103 developing countries, reflecting a doubling of annual commitments over the last five years. Those investments included nearly $5 billion mobilized from other investors, and an investment for Sub-Saharan Africa totaling $2.7 billion, nearly twice as much as five years ago. The advisory services program expenditures grew to $197 million, up more than 50 percent over the last five years. Advisory services also helped 33 client governments introduce 56 investment-climate reforms that will improve access to basic services for more than 16 million people. IFC investment clients helped support 2.5 million jobs in 2011 and made 23 million loans totaling more than $200 billion to micro, small, and medium enterprises. Net income before grants to the International Development Association (IDA) totaled $1.66 billion. The IFC has invested more than $23 billion in IDA countries, nearly $6 billion of it in fiscal year 2012 alone. -
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IFC Annual Report 2012 : Innovation, Influence, Demonstration, Volume 1. Impact
(Washington, DC: World Bank, 2012)This annual report of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) summarizes the innovation and leadership roles in the private sector during fiscal year 2012. The IFC invested a record $20.4 billion in 103 developing countries, reflecting a doubling of annual commitments over the last five years. Those investments included nearly $5 billion mobilized from other investors, and an investment for Sub-Saharan Africa totaling $2.7 billion, nearly twice as much as five years ago. The advisory services program expenditures grew to $197 million, up more than 50 percent over the last five years. Advisory services also helped 33 client governments introduce 56 investment-climate reforms that will improve access to basic services for more than 16 million people. IFC investment clients helped support 2.5 million jobs in 2011 and made 23 million loans totaling more than $200 billion to micro, small, and medium enterprises. Net income before grants to the International Development Association (IDA) totaled $1.66 billion. The IFC has invested more than $23 billion in IDA countries, nearly $6 billion of it in fiscal year 2012 alone.