This study offers the first consistent attempt to identify how energy sector decarbonization policies have affected the energy mix over the past four decades across more than 100 developing countries....
Type: BriefReport#: WPS10330Date: November 15, 2023Author:
World Bank
Online gig work poses both opportunities and challenges for governments and workers. On the upside, it offers prospects for income generation, especially in developing countries, where most people work...
Type: ReportReport#: 183258Date: November 15, 2023Author:
World Bank
Jobs are crucial for individual well-being. They provide a livelihood and, equally important, a sense of dignity. They are also crucial for collective well-being and economic growth. Over the past decade,...
Type: ReportReport#: 183258Date: November 15, 2023Author:
World Bank
Online gig work poses both opportunities and challenges for governments and workers. On the upside, it offers prospects for income generation, especially in developing countries, where most people work...
Type: ReportReport#: 183258Date: November 15, 2023Author:
World Bank
GWSP is a multi-donor trust fund administered by the World Bank Group’s Water Global Practice (GP) and supported by the Australian Department of ForeignAffairs and Trade, Austria’s Federal Ministry of...
Type: Annual ReportReport#: 185825Date: November 14, 2023Author:
World Bank
Yemen’s economy has been negatively transformed over nearly a decade by the ongoing violent conflict, damaging its digital and telecom sector which is in dire need of an overhaul to pave a path for improving...
Type: ReportReport#: 185813Date: November 14, 2023Author:
World Bank
This paper analyzes gender gaps in the Colombian labor market, with a particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 shock and the economic recovery. Using household survey and administrative data, the...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10605Date: November 14, 2023Author:
Davalos, Maria ;
Gaspar, Daniel Santiago Medina ;
Londono Aguirre, Diana Isabel
To identify transactions at risk of tariff evasion, this paper matches export transaction data from France with import transaction data from Madagascar using container identifiers. Reporting discrepancies...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10606Date: November 14, 2023Author:
Anne, Clement Xavier Frederik ;
Chalendard, Cyril Romain ;
Fernandes, Ana Margarida ;
Rijkers, Bob ;
Vicard, Vincent
Resilient infrastructure development in the Federal Republic of Nigeria includes consideration of existing natural hazards and ongoing climate change. Relevant risks for this project include wildfire (high...
Type: ReportReport#: 193913Date: November 14, 2023Author:
World Bank
This document collection focuses on the intersection of urban development, climate change, and vulnerability. It explores methods for assessing and mitigating risks, particularly for vulnerable communities,...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 201785Date: November 13, 2023Author:
Mambo?, Hwaba
Treating data collected pre- and post-COVID-19 as a quasi-experiment, this paper examines the importance of presumed enablers and safeguards in driving the observed expansion of digital payments and digital...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10603Date: November 13, 2023Author:
Cull, Robert J. ;
Foster, Vivien ;
Jolliffe, Dean Mitchell ;
Lederman, Daniel ;
Mare, Davide Salvatore ;
Veerappan, Malarvizhi
On November 13, 2023, the World Bank Group (WBG) held a consultation on the proposed gender strategy 2024-2030 with participants at the 21st meeting of the OECD DAC GenderNet with partners. The discussion...
Type: BriefReport#: 192228Date: November 13, 2023Author:
World Bank
This document collection focuses on leveraging advanced technologies, particularly Earth observation and spatial data analysis, to address critical challenges related to disaster risk, climate change,...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 201787Date: November 13, 2023Author:
Foisal, Zia Uddin ;
Haven, Bernard ;
Sexton, Daniel R ;
Wambile, Ayago Esmubancha
This document collection focuses on utilizing advanced technologies and data analysis to address global challenges related to disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development....
Type: ReportReport#: 201791Date: November 13, 2023Author:
Isabelle, Tingzon Baguio
Many low, and middle-income countries have introduced public works programs (PWPs) to fight poverty. This paper provides the first evidence that children from families who benefit from PWPs show increased...
Type: Journal ArticleReport#: 189837Date: November 13, 2023Author:
Behrman, Jere R. ;
Favara, Marta ;
Lambert-Porter, Emma Catherine ;
Richard Freund
This document collection explores the intersection of technology, data, and climate change, focusing on building resilience and mitigating risks. It examines the use of open data standards, AI, and remote...
Type: ReportReport#: 201797Date: November 13, 2023Author:
Fadli?, Mohammad
Against the background of high inflation, climate shocks, and concerns about rising food insecurity, this study documents the state of economic sentiments and expectations of households in five African...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10604Date: November 13, 2023Author:
Bentze, Thomas Patrick ;
Kilic, Talip ;
Wollburg, Philip Randolph
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