This report examines the state of pension and social insurance systems globally, focusing on old-age income protection. It analyzes expenditure, coverage, adequacy of benefits, and sustainability of both...
Type: Working Paper (Numbered Series)Report#: 200230Date: March 31, 2025Author:
Abels, Miglena ;
Hartley, Gonzalo Reyes
Mind the gap evaluates the progress in strengthening social protection and labor systems in emerging and developing economies (EDEs) in three areas: coverage, adequacy of benefits for the poor, and level...
Type: Working Paper (Numbered Series)Report#: 200255Date: March 31, 2025Author:
Martinez Cordova, Ana Sofia ;
Tesliuc, Emil Daniel
Romania’s public administration faces deep-rooted structural challenges that hinder the development of digital competencies and slow progress in both digital transformation and human resources management...
Type: ReportReport#: 203289Date: March 31, 2025Author:
World Bank
Las-Anod, located in northern Somalia's Sool region and is the capital of SSC Khaatumo State of Somalia, is an important strategic and cultural hub. Las-Anod, located along major trade routes, acts as...
Type: ReportReport#: 204711Date: March 31, 2025Author:
World Bank
Changes in demography, climate and economic activity are root causes of the current water stress in many towns in Jubbaland: demand for water has doubled in recent years leaving many of the existing wells...
Type: ReportReport#: 204715Date: March 31, 2025Author:
World Bank
Changes in demography, climate and economic activity are root causes of the current water stress in many towns in Somaliland: demand for water has doubled in recent years leaving many of the existing wells...
Type: ReportReport#: 204717Date: March 31, 2025Author:
World Bank
Countries in Eastern and Central Europe and Central Asia (ECA) are increasingly
vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, which are escalating in both frequency and
severity, and disrupting human capital—the...
Type: ReportReport#: 202713Date: March 31, 2025Author:
Johansson de Silva, Sara ;
Moessinger, Martin ;
Santos, Indhira Vanessa
Changes in demography, climate and economic activity are root causes of the current water stress in many towns in Galmudug: demand for water has doubled in recent years leaving many of the existing wells...
Type: ReportReport#: 204714Date: March 31, 2025Author:
World Bank
This Technical Note discusses the current status of prudential supervision and regulation of deposit taking institutions operating in Eswatini. It covers a brief overview of the financial system structure...
Type: Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP)Report#: 204050Date: March 31, 2025Author:
Salomao Garcia, Valeria
Cameroon remains at high risk of debt distress compared to the previous DSA report published in February 2024. The small negative short-term impact of the recent debt management operation and still-high...
Type: Board ReportReport#: 200822Date: March 31, 2025Author:
World Bank
Botswana has made strides in promoting gender equality, with notable achievements in education, family planning, and female entrepreneurship. However, persistent challenges remain, including high rates...
Type: ReportReport#: 202883Date: March 31, 2025Author:
World Bank
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit the country on Dec 17, 2024. The direct economic damage was estimated to be US$197 million (equivalent to 17 percent of GDP). Physical damage was concentrated in Shefa Province,...
Type: ReportReport#: 201045Date: March 31, 2025Author:
World Bank
This budget brief is part of a series of reports summarizing developments’ in Myanmar’s public finances. The report relies on new information published by the authorities, including the recently published...
Type: ReportReport#: 200820Date: March 31, 2025Author:
Aye, Pike Pike ;
Han, Theingie ;
Kyaw, Aung Phyo ;
Lynn, Kyaw Soe ;
Mansaray, Kemoh ;
Mon, May Oo ;
Myint, Thi Da ;
Nandar, Saw Thu ;
Thu, Minn ;
Thwin, Mar Mar ;
Valley, Ildrim
Although the feasibility of introducing climate policies underpins global efforts to curb climate change, there has been limited analysis estimating the likelihood of introducing specific policies in different...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS11094Date: March 31, 2025Author:
Ganslmeier, Michael ;
Hallegatte, Stephane ;
Mealy, Penelope Ann
Changes in demography, climate and economic activity are root causes of the current water stress in many towns in Hirshabelle: demand for water has doubled in recent years leaving many of the existing...
Type: ReportReport#: 204716Date: March 31, 2025Author:
World Bank
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