While the importance of export diversification is emphasized in development patterns, the gender issues in this process are rarely covered. This paper empirically assesses the contribution of women's sectoral...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11211Date: September 8, 2025Author:
Malah-Kuete, Yselle Flora ;
Avom, Désiré ;
Omgba, Luc Désiré
This paper examines the untapped fiscal potential of natural resources in the Central African Republic, focusing on the forestry and mining sectors. The paper analyzes current production levels, tax systems,...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11209Date: September 8, 2025Author:
Bouterige, Yannick ;
Marquant, Baptiste ;
Mandon, Pierre Jean-Claude
On September 8, 2025, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) Board of Governors adopted resolution number seven hundred and sixteen. It was resolved that IBRD transfer immediately...
Type: Board ReportReport#: 204589Date: September 8, 2025Author:
World Bank
This report contains the World Bank Group Boards’ calendar for the period from August to October 2025, specifying the Boards’ engagements, such as meetings and briefings.
Type: Board ReportReport#: 204311Date: September 8, 2025Author:
World Bank
On September 8, 2025, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) Board of Governors adopted resolution number seven hundred and thirteen. It was resolved that the Report of the Executive...
Type: Board ReportReport#: 204586Date: September 8, 2025Author:
World Bank
GovTech can revolutionize how governments provide services, engage with citizens, and manage resources. However, it is important to address the implications of these technological advancements on climate...
Type: ReportReport#: 204307Date: September 8, 2025Author:
Vasconcelos, João Ricardo ;
Cascia, Hunt La ;
Kim, Youngseok ;
Almuzaini, Abdulaziz ;
Siregar, Freida ;
Blume, Achim ;
Annandsingh Rattia, Diana Carolina
Home to more than 1 billion people, the 39 emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) classified as being in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS) are plagued by instability and weak institutions....
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11210Date: September 8, 2025Author:
Hill, Samuel ;
Khadan, Jeetendra ;
Selcuk, Peter Metin
The Sahel Irrigation Strategy aims to guide participating countries to scale up irrigation expansion and modernization rapidly and responsibly with a more diverse suite of interventions to optimize the...
Type: ReportReport#: 203011Date: September 5, 2025Author:
World Bank
This paper presents the first estimates of extreme child poverty and child poverty using the World Bank’s recently revised international poverty lines. Using the international poverty line of $3.00 per...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11203Date: September 5, 2025Author:
Engilbertsdottir, Solrun ;
Diaz-Bonilla, Carolina ;
Delamonica, Enrique ;
Yablonski, Jennifer ;
Lara Ibarra, Gabriel ;
Salmeron Gomez, Daylan Alberto
Relocating refugees to remote purpose-built settlements offers an alternative to hosting refugees in traditional camps or local communities. Yet, its consequences remain poorly understood. This paper evaluates...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11204Date: September 5, 2025Author:
Rozo, Sandra ;
Urbina, María José ;
Wieser, Christina
Gender equality is associated with economic growth and resilience, yet various factors, including climate change, may stall progress toward equal rights for men and women. This paper analyzes historical...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11206Date: September 5, 2025Author:
Behr, Daniela Monika ;
Shen, Liang ;
Tribin Uribe, Ana Maria ;
Trumbic, Tea
Poor nutritional choices and unhealthy behaviors are considered responsible for the rise in childhood overweight and obesity and may reinforce each other, creating a vicious cycle. This paper studies a...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11208Date: September 5, 2025Author:
Lombardini, Simone ;
Kondylis, Florence ;
Lerva, Benedetta ;
Heirman, Jonas ;
Khincha, Roshni ;
Uckat, Hannah Irmela
This paper studies how couples in the Medicare Part D program choose an insurance plan. Over 70 percent of enrollees choose the same plan as their spouse. Even among those with differing health care needs,...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11207Date: September 5, 2025Author:
Gross, Tal ;
Layton, Tim ;
Prinz, Daniel ;
Yates, Julia
Cybersecurity incidents on critical infrastructure, including digital identification (ID) ecosystems, are often identified as one of the most pressing global risks. This note provides policy makers and...
Type: ReportReport#: 204295Date: September 5, 2025Author:
De Salins, Ghislain ;
Eichholtzer, Marie ;
Mahmood, Shah ;
Maple, Carsten
The highlights of this issue include: (1) Tribunal upholding termination for sunglasses theft; (2) Tribunal overturning termination decision based on flawed performance evaluation; (3) Tribunal stressing...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 204335Date: September 5, 2025Author:
World Bank
Can algorithms enhance bureaucrats’ work in developing countries? In data-poor environments, bureaucrats often exercise discretion over key decisions, such as audit selection. Exploiting newly digitized...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11205Date: September 5, 2025Author:
Bachas, Pierre ;
Brockmeyer, Anne ;
Ferreira, Alipio ;
Sarr, Bassirou
Following strong momentum in the first half of 2025, driven by front-loaded exports, the Vietnamese economy is expected to moderate over the remainder of the year as export growth normalizes, with a forecast...
Type: ReportReport#: 204291Date: September 4, 2025Author:
Dray, Sacha ;
Madani, Dorsati H. ;
Nguyen, Thu-Ha Thi ;
Tran, Nguyet Thi Anh ;
Dao, Trang Hong
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significant potential to help drive economic development and poverty reduction in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). AI—including traditional and generative AI (GenAI)—is...
Type: ReportReport#: 202073Date: September 4, 2025Author:
Bergman, Johan Bjurman ;
Appaya, Mandepanda Sharmista
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