Textile processing is notorious for its energy and water intensity, consumption of a large variety of toxic chemicals, and for its high pollution load, This consequently raises the cost of resources and...
A condensate recovery system (CRS) can either be vented-into-atmosphere or it can be pressurized. If the condensate is recovered in an open-to-atmosphere tank it is vented, otherwise it goes to a pressurized...
The textile sector is a highly energy-demanding industry, particularly the dyeing and finishing processes that continuously require large quantities Of energy to generate hot water and steam, However,...
The textile processing industry, especially washing, dyeing and finishing (WDF) factories, involves major water consumption. This can be significantly reduced by optimizing processes in WDF factories....
Mercerizing is an alkaline treatment with caustic soda (NaOH) under tensile strength which can improve the luster and strength of a fabric, giving it a permanent shine. Mercerizing uses a lot of caustic...
Many textile factories realize the embedded costs of water, energy and other resources in the production process. For instance, water is free, but pumping, treating, heating, cooling and/or discharging...
If water in a boiler contains high concentrations of dissolved solids, it carries over through the steam produced, which can lead to foaming. This leads to a phenomenon called water hammer, which damages...
Most thermal energy wastage stems from lack of awareness amongst workers and managers, and inadequate upkeep of plants, machinery and auxiliary systems. Lack of monitoring interferes with the estimation...
A washing, dyeing, and finishing (WDF) factory can recover exhaust heat from gas engines by utilizing the energy to generate steam for process heating. Readymade garment (RMC) factories, where there is...
The early labor market impacts of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in widespread disruption to livelihoods. Previous analysis showed that between April and July 2020, across a...
Type: BriefReport#: 161956Date: July 22, 2021Author:
Khamis,Melanie ;
Prinz,Daniel ;
Newhouse,David Locke ;
Palacios-Lopez,Amparo ;
Pape,Utz Johann ;
Weber,Michael
To track the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on labor markets and household coping strategies, a rapid phone survey was implemented on a representative sample of households living in poor and slum areas...
On April 5, 2021, Ministers of finance and planning, together with high-level government officials and development partners from the eighty-one HCP member countries, participated in the Human Capital Project...
This policy brief will inform discussions by providing an evidence-based narrative on the prospects of industrialization and policy actions to harness the potential of manufacturing in Global Value Chains...
When delivered digitally, government-to-person (G2P) payments, which may include government wages, pensions, social benefits and tax refunds, enable governments to distribute payments in a safe, rapid...
December 2019 is again quite dry across Zimbabwe. This will result in poor crop establishment. December is a key month for crop establishment in Zimbabwe and in 2020 must be monitored closely. This brief...
The Africa, Caribbean, Pacific-European Union Natural Disaster Risk Reduction (ACP-EU NDRR) Program, which was launched in October 2011, is an EU funded initiative of the Organization of African, Caribbean...
The Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund supports and disseminates research on the impact of results-based financing on learning outcomes. The EVIDENCE series highlights REACH grants...
All children should be able to read by age 10. Reading is a gateway for learning as the child progresses through school, and conversely, an inability to read constrains opportunities for further learning....
Type: BriefReport#: 160722Date: July 1, 2021Author:
World Bank, UNESCO
All children should be able to read by age 10. Reading is a gateway for learning as the child progresses through school, and conversely, an inability to read constrains opportunities for further learning....
Type: BriefReport#: 160733Date: July 1, 2021Author:
World Bank, UNESCO
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