This paper presents the results of a
qualitative study aimed at generating knowledge on
intra-household and gendered impacts of food and energy
price shocks among the...
Type: ReportReport#: 193708Date: September 25, 2024Author:
Kalle,Alina ;
Muller,Miriam
Analyses of GDP per capita differences
across countries focus almost exclusively on differences in
productivity. This paper shows that there are also large
differences...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10928Date: September 25, 2024Author:
Ohnsorge,Franziska Lieselotte ;
Rogerson,Richard ;
Zoe Leiyu Xie
Transitioning toward sustainable
development practices is expected to result in broad changes
to economic activity, which will subsequently impact labor
markets and...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10927Date: September 25, 2024Author:
Ham,Andrés ;
Vazquez,Emmanuel Jose ;
Yanez Pagans,Monica
This roadmap describes the current
situation of hydromet service provision in Bhutan and
presents a short- and medium-term modernization approach. It
provides an overview...
Type: ReportReport#: 193696Date: September 25, 2024Author:
World Bank
The production of plastic boomed over
the last century due to its benefits as being
cost-effective, lightweight, easy to make, durable, and
recyclable. However, the...
Type: ReportReport#: 193709Date: September 25, 2024Author:
World Bank
Ceibal, an initiative in digital
education transformation in Uruguay, offers valuable
insights and lessons for countries aiming to leverage
technology to improve learning...
Type: BriefReport#: 193710Date: September 25, 2024Author:
Molina,Ezequiel ;
Cobo Romani,Juan Cristobal ;
Rovner,Helena ;
Novali,Antonella ;
Pineda,Jasmine Anne
This paper characterizes finance
allocation distortions in capital markets across state-owned
and private-owned enterprises. It does so by implementing
Whited and Zhao’s...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10929Date: September 25, 2024Author:
Cusolito,Ana Paula ;
Fattal Jaef,Roberto N. ;
Patino Pena,Fausto Andres ;
Singh,Akshat Vikram
In 2021-23, the World Bank conducted
regional analytical work under the Support for Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (Drones) in Projects and Operations in
Latin America and...
Utilizing novel data on over 10,000
disclosed cyber incidents across 190 countries and 21
industries, along with data on governments’
cybersecurity commitments,...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 193678Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Vergara Cobos,Estefania Belen ;
Cakir,Selcen
The World Bank Group and the Global
Infrastructure Facility (GIF) have engaged PwC Drone Powered
Solutions - Global Centre of Excellence in Drone Technology
to study...
Type: ReportReport#: 193695Date: September 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
This report synthesizes available
evidence on childcare in Cambodia to provide a holistic
analysis of the policy landscape and priorities for further
investment. It...
Type: ReportReport#: 193672Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Haddock,Sarah Elizabeth ;
Jarvis,Forest Brach ;
Sem,Chenda ;
Doncheva,Antonia Milcheva ;
Farooqi,Hira
Somalia has made macroeconomic progress
in recent years; however, the economy remains exposed to
shocks, particularly climatic shocks. The economy has shown
signs of...
Type: Poverty AssessmentReport#: 193591Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Kotikula,Aphichoke ;
Haynes,Alastair Peter Francis ;
Rouyer,Matthieu Guillaume Emmanuel ;
Mabeu Yangamen,Marie Christelle ;
Takamatsu,Shinya ;
Masaki,Takaaki
The World Bank Group and the Global
Infrastructure Facility (GIF) have engaged PwC Drone Powered
Solutions - Global Centre of Excellence in Drone Technology
to study...
Type: ReportReport#: 193692Date: September 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
The purpose of this note is to identify
and disseminate good practices in Country Climate and
Development Reports (CCDRs) to improve coverage of the
critical linkages...
Type: ReportReport#: 193690Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Doumergue,Elise Marie Veronique ;
Ahmadnia,Shaadee Jasmine ;
Hammond,Max Wilson ;
Barbosa, Caio de Araújo
This paper studies how effective an
incremental change in the price of fuel, a proxy for fuel
carbon tax, is in reducing the emission intensity of road
transportation...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10926Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Qu,Ayan
The World Bank Group and the Global
Infrastructure Facility (GIF) have engaged PwC Drone Powered
Solutions - Global Centre of Excellence in Drone Technology
to study...
Type: ReportReport#: 193693Date: September 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
Economic activity improved, driven by
external demand for exports and tourism. Manufacturing
growth turned positive, supported by a surge in goods
exports. However,...
Type: BriefReport#: 193673Date: September 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
first came to wider public attention at a session on the
future of digital cooperation during the UN General Assembly
in 2022. During...
Type: ReportReport#: 192738Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Porteous,David John ;
Rifon Perez,Axel ;
Appaya,Mandepanda Sharmista ;
Martinezgarza, Ricardo ;
Albornoz, Nicolás ;
Zaballos, Antonio García
Given the rapid digitization of
societies and the increase in costly and sophisticated cyber
incidents, there is a rising need to prioritize
cybersecurity in the investment...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 193677Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Vergara Cobos,Estefania Belen ;
Cakir,Selcen
Utilizing novel data on over 10,000
disclosed cyber incidents across 190 countries and 21
industries, along with data on governments’
cybersecurity commitments,...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 193678Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Vergara Cobos,Estefania Belen ;
Cakir,Selcen ;
Mei Zahav,Hagai ;
Barakcin,Baran Berkay
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