The new political context emerging from the May 2024 elections provides a unique opportunity for South Africa. The alignment of economic and political incentives, in the sense that improving the economy...
Type: ReportReport#: 197420Date: March 5, 2025Author:
World Bank
The objective of this assessment is to identify gender and social inclusion gaps with respect to equitable access to clean and modern energy in the Horn of Africa (HoA) borderlands, specifically in Djibouti,...
Type: ESMAP PaperReport#: 197638Date: March 5, 2025Author:
Hassan, Fowzia
In December 2022, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) redefined platforms as a mechanism for scaling new business development. This is an early-stage evaluation assessing IFC’s platforms approach...
Type: IEG EvaluationReport#: 197066Date: March 5, 2025Author:
World Bank
Over the past decades, India has developed at a scale and pace that few would have thought possible. From 2000 to today, in real terms, the economy has grown nearly four-fold, and GDP per capita has almost...
Type: Country Economic MemorandumReport#: 197625Date: March 5, 2025Author:
World Bank
Turkmenistan is a land-locked, upper-middle-income country with a state-dominated economy driven by natural gas exports. The economy relies largely on state-owned enterprises and has capital controls,...
Type: Country Engagement NoteReport#: CEN0000002Date: March 4, 2025Author:
World Bank
This study examines the complex relationships between rainfall shocks, agricultural productivity, and rural economic activity in Rajasthan, India’s largest state. Using district-level agricultural data...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11079Date: March 3, 2025Author:
Darko, Francis Addeah ;
Dey, Akankshita ;
Ritadhi,S. K.
The Subnational public finance report is the first in a series of World Bank reports that analyze local and regional government fiscal and financial developments in Croatia. The objective of this work...
Type: ReportReport#: 197576Date: March 3, 2025Author:
Funda, Josip ;
Arizti, Pedro ;
Tomic, Iva ;
Bobetko, Alan ;
Kunovac, Marina
This paper examines rural non-farm employment in Rajasthan, India, using multiple surveys and administrative data. The analysis covers three key aspects: individual and district-level determinants of participation...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11080Date: March 3, 2025Author:
Darko, Francis Addeah ;
Dey, Akankshita ;
Ritadhi,S. K.
Several factors contribute to the limited use of improved seed varieties in Ethiopia. Among those, on the supply side, is the restricted availability of seeds in the volume, quality, and timeliness required...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11078Date: March 3, 2025Author:
Mekonnen, Dawit Kelemework ;
Abate,Gashaw T. ;
Yimam,Seid ;
Benfica,Rui ;
Spielman,David J. ;
Place,Frank
The Syrian Refugee Life Study (2020-2024) examines the
impacts of a randomized housing assistance program in
Jordan on both the economic outcomes of Syrian refugee
recipients and their social cohesion...
Type: BriefReport#: 197577Date: March 3, 2025Author:
World Bank
Accurate measurement of intimate partner violence is challenging in face-to-face interviews due to concerns about anonymity and privacy, which can deter disclosure. In settings with high illiteracy, self-administered...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11077Date: March 3, 2025Author:
Iqbal,Nasir ;
Jalal,Amen ;
Mahmud,Mahreen ;
Vyborny, Kate
This note presents the results of the analysis of Value Added Tax (VAT) and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) compliance and policy gap estimates in Indonesia between 2016 and 2021. The study's objective is to...
Type: ReportReport#: 197554Date: March 2, 2025Author:
Qian, Rong ;
Poniatowski, Grzegorz
This report identifies the unique technological challenges and opportunities faced by various Azerbaijani communities when using digital tools and services, particularly in rural areas. The findings will...
Type: ReportReport#: 197555Date: March 2, 2025Author:
Johnson, Erik Caldwell ;
Sandhu, Himmat Singh ;
Bonhuer, Ifeyinwa
The report presents an analysis of the adoption and implementation of accrual accounting in the public sector to explore its role in providing information on fiscal sustainability, informing economic analysis,...
Type: ReportReport#: 197561Date: March 1, 2025Author:
Sirois, Bonnie Ann ;
Gurazada, Srinivas
Governments around the world strive to collect sufficient tax revenues so that they can sustainably finance public services and promote economic development. Many countries want to raise additional revenue,...
Type: ReportReport#: 200345Date: March 1, 2025Author:
Namunane, Silver ;
Mcnabb, Kyle Ian
South Sudan’s socio-economic outcomes have worsened over the past decade due to recurrent conflicts, fragility, and macroeconomic mismanagement compounded by global economic and climate shocks. Even before...
Type: ReportReport#: 197920Date: March 1, 2025Author:
World Bank
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