On June 6, 2006, the World Bank Board of Executive Directors today approved US1.1 billion dollars in loans to Brazil. The loans will support the country’s growth, agenda, improvements in road infrastructure,...
Type: AnnouncementReport#: 168255Date: June 6, 2006
This study reviews the status and performance of the physical infrastructure in the transition economies of the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region during the last 12 to 15 years and attempts to identify...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 37552Date: June 1, 2006
The purpose of this sector study of the effective tax burden in Lesotho is to investigate whether the five key sectors in the economy (i.e. agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism and financial services)...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 38023Date: June 1, 2006
Reliable and affordable infrastructure is essential for a well-functioning economy. Today the performance of many public utilities in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has become an impediment to more rapid...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 45135Date: June 1, 2006
This report covers the activities and achievements of the Norwegian Trust Fund for Private Sector and Infrastructure (NTF-PSI) program for the reporting period of October 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006. The...
Type: Annual ReportReport#: 44599Date: June 1, 2006
Studies comparing household surveys with on-site interceptor surveys have typically accounted for over-sampling avid users in the on-site interceptor surveys (that is, endogenous stratification). However,...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS3932Date: June 1, 2006Author:
Laplante,Benoit ;
Meisner,Craig M. ;
Wang,Hua
This report presents a preliminary assessment of the damage and losses caused by the earthquake that struck Yogyakarta and Central Java on May 2006.The assessment used the international standard methodology...
Type: Other Infrastructure StudyReport#: 40712Date: June 1, 2006
Output- and Performance-based contracting (OPRC) has been successfully implemented by many road agencies around the world, in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of road maintenance practices....
Type: Working PaperReport#: 37180Date: June 1, 2006Author:
Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
As Vietnam becomes richer it faces challenges in adapting its infrastructure policies and institutions. While the old challenges of providing basic services to all remain, new challenges are emerging,...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 37187Date: June 1, 2006
Improved competitiveness is at the top of the agenda for Mexico as it moves to leverage economic progress made over the past decade. The authors evaluate the impact of changes in trade facilitation measures...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS3953Date: June 1, 2006Author:
Mejia, Alejandro ;
Soloaga,Isidro ;
Wilson,John S.
The Zimbabwe Infrastructure Assessment Note (ZIAN) presents a review of three critical infrastructure sectors in the Zimbabwe economy: roads, railways and water. The objectives of the ZIAN are to assess...
Type: Other Infrastructure StudyReport#: 36978Date: June 1, 2006
The Lesotho textile and garment sector faces two major challenges: (1) increased competition after the phase-out of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA) in 2005, and (2) the scheduled 2007 expiration of the...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 38022Date: June 1, 2006
This report contributes to government efforts by reviewing current standings of the electricity and gas sectors and developing policy recommendations in order to mitigate the impact of gas price increases...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 43559Date: June 1, 2006Author:
Myroshnychenko,Yuriy
The objective of this paper is to present a succinct and up-to-date review of the urban sector in Egypt, with a focus on issues for which there is new insight or emerging government interest. The two main...
Two major transitions are taking place in Vietnam's economy: one is the movement from a rural to an urban base and the other the evolution from central planning to a market oriented economy. Vietnam's...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 37188Date: June 1, 2006Author:
Coulthart,Alan ;
Quang, Nguyen ;
Sharpe,Henry E.
A seminar held by the Chinese Ministry of Railways in September 2005 examined the policy environment that would need to be in place to attract private investment into China's medium and long-term railway...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 37190Date: June 1, 2006Author:
Amos,Paul Frederick ;
Bullock,Richard G.
During its first year of operations, the Multi Donor Fund has gone from being a funding mechanism to a proven and effective partner in the recovery process for Aceh and Nias. The following highlights characterize...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 54033Date: June 1, 2006
In the past decade Vietnam has made spectacular progress in GDP growth and poverty reduction. This report on Infrastructure Strategy - Cross Sectoral Issues is one of six volumes dealing with Vietnam's...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 37184Date: June 1, 2006
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