This paper investigates the role of gender bias in artificial intelligence–driven analyses of citizen participation, using data from the 2023 Latinobarómetro Survey. The paper proposes that gender bias—whether...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11046Date: January 27, 2025Author:
Cuesta Leiva, Jose Antonio ;
Pecorari, Natalia
The Country Opinion Survey in Laos People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in better understanding how stakeholders in Laos PDR perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with...
Type: ReportReport#: 196853Date: January 27, 2025Author:
World Bank
The Building Code Checklist for Universal
Accessibility provides a systematic approach
to review building code provisions, with a
focus on universal accessibility in the built
environment and ensure consideration...
Type: ReportReport#: 196875Date: January 27, 2025Author:
World Bank
The Budget Committee and the Committee on Development Effectiveness (the Committees) met to consider the IEG FY26 Work Program and Budget and FY27-28 Indicative Plan. The Committees expressed strong support...
Type: Board ReportReport#: 197348Date: January 27, 2025Author:
World Bank
This report outlines the actions undertaken to support Croatia’s Ministry of Labor, Pension System, Family, and Social Policy (MLPSFSP) in making the system for monitoring deinstitutionalization (DI) operational....
Type: ReportReport#: 196867Date: January 27, 2025Author:
Drabek, Ivan ;
Grigoras, Vlad Alexandru ;
Briciu, Cosmin ;
Zamfira, Razvan
The composition of flora and fauna in low-lying coastal regions worldwide is being altered by sea-level rise in a changing climate, favoring saline-tolerant species. These shifts are projected to have...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11048Date: January 27, 2025Author:
Blankespoor, Brian ;
Dasgupta, Susmita ;
Huq, Mainul ;
Khan,Zahirul Huque ;
Mustafa,Md. Golam ;
Wheeler,David
The publication of nearly 600,000 new species occurrence maps using Global Biodiversity Information Facility data provides an opportunity to reassess international species protection with broader representation...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11045Date: January 24, 2025Author:
Dasgupta, Susmita ;
Blankespoor, Brian ;
Wheeler,David
Uttar Pradesh experiences mild, dry winters and hot summers, with average temperatures ranging from 12.5–17.5°C (55-64°F) in January to 27.5–32.5°C (82-91°F) in May and June. Over the years, there has...
Type: ReportReport#: 196849Date: January 24, 2025Author:
World Bank
Climate risk management in Malawi's financial sector is a pressing issue that demands immediate attention. Globally, the urgency of addressing climate change is escalating, and many African countries are...
Type: ReportReport#: 196809Date: January 24, 2025Author:
Magomero, Martin ;
Nyirenda, Paul ;
Chima, Titus ;
Mok, Rachel Chi Kiu ;
Calcutt, Evie ;
Panchamia, Mansi Vipin ;
Mookerjee, Agrotosh
Despite far-reaching banking sector reforms over the past few years, financial intermediation in Tajikistan continues to lag behind structural peers and the Caucasus and Central Asia region. At the same...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11044Date: January 24, 2025Author:
Calice, Pietro
The Country Opinion Survey in Burundi assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in better understanding how stakeholders in Burundi perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national...
Type: ReportReport#: 196806Date: January 23, 2025Author:
World Bank
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