GDP growth is expected to be 2.7 percent in 2024, following a contraction in 2023 due to adverse climatic events, social unrest, and weak business confidence. Poverty is projected to decrease slightly...
Type: BriefReport#: 188914Date: April 17, 2024Author:
World Bank
Changes in the sentiment of migration-related news published in destination countries affect the timing of migrants’ journeys to these countries. Using geo-localized data on migrants in Libya and the complete...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10754Date: April 17, 2024Author:
Di Maio,Michele ;
Elmallakh,Nelly Youssef Louis William ;
Leone Sciabolazza,Valerio
This study of Kenya RuraI Enterprise Program (KREP)provides many insights into the process of developing and refining the microfinance operations of a development organization from a non-governmental organization...
Type: ReportReport#: 189256Date: April 16, 2024Author:
Charitonenko,Stephanie ;
Fruman,Cecile ;
Pederson,Glenn D.
Goods trade remained weak in the fourth quarter of 2023, capping the slowest year of growth for global commerce outside of a recession in the past 50 years. Trade in services grew robustly in the fourth...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 189275Date: April 16, 2024Author:
Constantinescu,Ileana Cristina ;
Aldaz-Carroll,Enrique ;
Arvis,Jean Francois ;
Ashimi,Ricardo ;
Espitia Rueda,Alvaro Raul ;
Ulybina,Daria ;
Wellisz,Chris L ;
Dessus,Sebastien C. ;
Haddad,Mona E.
In Burkina Faso, agriculture is the primary source of employment for the population, but it faces challenges due to low productivity and poor water management, exacerbated by the adverse effects of climate...
Type: Public Expenditure ReviewReport#: 189230Date: April 16, 2024Author:
Taondyandé, Maurice Zowendbeime ;
Mink, Stephen
Transport is quickly evolving, adapting, shaping, and being shaped by global megatrends, promoting energy efficiency and environmental quality. The transportation system enables access to essential services...
Type: ReportReport#: 183381Date: April 16, 2024Author:
World Bank
This report takes stock of political economy analysis (PEA) and communications in
the context of country-specific technical assistance activities supporting energy
subsidy reforms that benefited from financial...
Type: ESMAP PaperReport#: 189227Date: April 16, 2024Author:
Tom Moerenhout ;
Defne Gencer ;
Beatriz Arizu ;
Min A Lee ;
Hannah Braun
In 2023, GDP growth reached 2.9 percent thanks to a bumper harvest, receding inflation pressures, and a robust labor market. This, along with Bolsa Família expansion, helped reduce poverty. In 2024, economic...
Type: BriefReport#: 188896Date: April 15, 2024Author:
World Bank
Fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) significantly impact women and girls, exacerbating gender-based violence and limiting access to rights and services due to weakened institutions. Positive changes...
Type: ReportReport#: 189222Date: April 15, 2024Author:
Hanmer,Lucia C. ;
Ekhator-Mobayode,Uche Eseosa ;
Al-Ahmadi,Afrah Alawi ;
Rawlings,Laura B.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasingly placing significant health and economic burdens on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Primary care serves as the initial point of contact for individuals...
Type: ReportReport#: 188794Date: April 15, 2024Author:
Simone Lydia Wahnschafft ;
Benjamin Tien Bun Chan ;
Jaime Nicolas Bayona Garcia
This report records the bi-annual overview of status of implementation of ongoing management action plans prepared in response to Inspection Panel investigation reports as of April 15, 2024.
Type: Board ReportReport#: 189264Date: April 15, 2024Author:
World Bank
Women in Nigeria are starting and growing businesses at a remarkable rate offering a vast untapped market for business lending. The World Bank, through its Nigeria Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative...
Type: BriefReport#: 189193Date: April 13, 2024Author:
Ariel Rose Gruver ;
Tricia Koroknay-Palicz ;
Sreelakshmi Papineni ;
Sarmad Ahmed Shaikh ;
Siegfried Zottel
Callable capital has been an integral part of IBRD’s capital structure and a foundational element in IBRD’s capital adequacy framework. This report seeks to provide increased clarity on the process and...
Type: Board ReportReport#: 189198Date: April 12, 2024Author:
World Bank
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