The Executive Directors are notified that the 47 Board records contain information that is responsive to a public request for access to certain records (Access to Information Case No. AI8765). The versions...
Type: Board ReportReport#: 190000Date: May 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health security and development challenge that poses a threat to public health and economic prosperity. It is a challenge that is often overlooked. As antimicrobials...
Type: ReportReport#: 189949Date: May 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
The economy has recovered to pre-COVID level but remains below its pre-COVID trajectory. The COVID-19 crisis led to an economic contraction in 2020-21 before recovering by 5.2 percent in 2022. The recovery...
Type: ReportReport#: 190562Date: May 1, 2024Author:
Aedo Inostroza, Mario Cristian ;
Moller, Lars Christian ;
Ndegwa, Stephen N. ;
Nthara, Khwima Lawrence
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are a distinct group of 39 UN Member States and 18 Non-UN Member States that can be found across the globe. SIDS make up slightly less than one percent of the world’s...
Type: ReportReport#: 190691Date: May 1, 2024Author:
De Bakker Doctors, Rebeca ;
Matthew, George Jr Shaundel ;
Meyer, Megan ;
Nicolas, Claire Marion ;
Ravillard, Pauline Ariane
This report (Greece Country Report) aims to provide recommendations for improving the framework for supporting distressed businesses in Greece. It aims to: (i) assess the current legal and regulatory framework,...
Type: ReportReport#: 191982Date: May 1, 2024Author:
Bazinas, Ioannis ;
Laco, Matija ;
Martinez, Andres Federico ;
Perolli, Bujana ;
Sedmak, Martina Sahan ;
Tarantini, Fabio Giovanni ;
Yan, Yi
Montenegro has made significant strides in promoting gender equality since gaining independence. Improving women’s status is crucial for overall societal development, and Montenegro has seen progress in...
Type: Country Gender Assessment (CGA)Report#: 191902Date: May 1, 2024Author:
Bashevska, Marija ;
Broccolini, Chiara ;
Carcani, Armanda ;
Cojocaru, Alexandru ;
Fruttero, Anna ;
Hakim, Roxanne ;
Kovacevic, Olivera ;
Kumal, Sanchi ;
Ljubijankic, Selma ;
Lucchetti, Leonardo Ramiro ;
Nguyen, Trang ;
Oviedo, Ana Maria ;
Sajaia, Zurab ;
Smajic, Ifeta ;
Ymeri, Bekim
The recovery of the Turkish Cypriot (TC) economy in 2023 was stronger than expected, and GDP is estimated to have rebounded to its pre-pandemic level. Following a deep recession in 2020—the deepest in...
Type: ReportReport#: 197387Date: May 1, 2024Author:
Arizal, Izge ;
Hamit, Mertkan ;
Laco, Matija ;
Nebiler, Metin ;
Rovo, Natasha
This report presents an analysis of Yerevan's waste management system. It investigates the quantities of municipal waste generated and makes a projection what would be the waste generation in the next...
Type: ReportReport#: 194494Date: May 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
The report starts with a brief overview land use, governance, and value capture, explaining why they are important for sustainable urban development. The second section introduces the concept and potential...
Type: ReportReport#: 193800Date: May 1, 2024Author:
Antonopoulos, Konstantinos ;
Dutu, Mihai ;
Samourkasidou, Elena ;
Venter, Carli
Tourism is a major driver of Georgia's economic growth and diversification, revenue generated by international visitors amounted to 4.1 billion USD in 2023, making tourism one of the leading industries....
Type: ReportReport#: 190903Date: May 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
This policy note intends to expand the Western Balkans (WeBa’s) knowledge on road vehicle emissions to inform WeBa countries, development partners and other regional and local stakeholders on policy options...
Type: ReportReport#: 190938Date: May 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
The Reference Annex titled "Illustrative Examples for Independent Evaluation Group Validators: Implementation Completion and Results Report Reviews for Investment Project Financing" serves as a supplementary...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 190909Date: May 1, 2024Author:
Nelson, Christopher David ;
Singh, Avjeet
Botswana aspires to become a high-income economy and eradicate extreme poverty by 2036, but it has shifted from a top to a mid-range performer over the past decade. The public sector-led growth model built...
Type: Country Economic MemorandumReport#: 190688Date: May 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Access to childcare can have a profound and transformative impact on the lives of working parents and their children in Papua New Guinea (PNG), particularly for working mothers who face unique cultural,...
Type: ReportReport#: 190871Date: May 1, 2024Author:
Coleman, Elizabeth ;
Laplonge, Dean ;
Laplonge, Morgan
Kalamata is the capital and central port of Messinia, located seaside along the Messinian Gulf and stretches along the coastline at the foot of Mount Kalathi of the Taygetos Mountains. Kalamata is about...
Type: ReportReport#: 193806Date: May 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Objective and equitable wage mechanisms are a key component of a well-functioning public sector. They promote talent recruitment and retainment, reward good performance and raise public employees’ motivation....
Type: ReportReport#: 192444Date: May 1, 2024Author:
Dujic, Slobodan ;
Funda, Josip ;
Kunovac, Marina ;
Lakicevic, Milan ;
Madzarevic-Sujster, Sanja ;
Obradovic, Natasa ;
Petreski, Marjan ;
Potocnjak, Zeljko ;
Sidarenka, Maryna ;
Treitinger, Manuel
As Sub-Saharan Africa deals with multiple challenges, including land use conflicts, rapid and often unplanned urbanization, and climate change, there is a need to understand how improved tenure security...
Type: Policy NoteReport#: 191698Date: May 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
Promoting gender equality and enhancing women’s involvement in the economy are crucial for Serbia’s growth trajectory. It’s vital to actively engage, cultivate, and fully utilize the diverse skills and...
Type: Country Gender Assessment (CGA)Report#: 191895Date: May 1, 2024Author:
Bashevska, Marija ;
Broccolini, Chiara ;
Carcani, Armanda ;
Cojocaru, Alexandru ;
Fruttero, Anna ;
Hakim, Roxanne ;
Kovacevic, Olivera ;
Kumal, Sanchi ;
Ljubijankic, Selma ;
Lucchetti, Leonardo Ramiro ;
Nguyen, Trang ;
Oviedo, Ana Maria ;
Sajaia, Zurab ;
Smajic, Ifeta ;
Ymeri, Bekim
Positioned as the linchpin in Albania’s journey towards a higher income economy and its aspirations for EU accession, the pivotal role of human capital cannot be overstated. However, the country faces...
Type: Country Gender Assessment (CGA)Report#: 191898Date: May 1, 2024Author:
Bashevska, Marija ;
Broccolini, Chiara ;
Carcani, Armanda ;
Cojocaru, Alexandru ;
Fruttero, Anna ;
Hakim, Roxanne ;
Kovacevic, Olivera ;
Kumal, Sanchi ;
Ljubijankic, Selma ;
Lucchetti, Leonardo Ramiro ;
Nguyen, Trang ;
Oviedo, Ana Maria ;
Sajaia, Zurab ;
Smajic, Ifeta ;
Ymeri, Bekim
Ghana’s Community Resource Management Area (CREMA) mechanism has shown mixed success, with some CREMAs achieving impressive conservation outcomes and socioeconomic development, while others have struggled...
Type: ReportReport#: AUS0002916Date: May 1, 2024Author:
World Bank
You have clicked on a link to a page that is not part of the beta version of the new worldbank.org. Before you leave, we’d love to get your feedback on your experience while you were here. Will you take two minutes to complete a brief survey that will help us to improve our website?
Feedback Survey
Thank you for agreeing to provide feedback on the new version of worldbank.org; your response will help us to improve our website.
Thank you for participating in this survey! Your feedback is very helpful to us as we work to improve the site functionality on worldbank.org.
