The adverse impact of Russia’s invasion on persons with disabilities is the main focus of this human development update. It looks at how the Government of Ukraine is strengthening the protection of vulnerable...
Type: BriefReport#: 188728Date: February 29, 2024Author:
World Bank
Women comprise half the world’s population and are integral to economic growth and stability. Women’s financial inclusion is key to women’s economic empowerment (Bull 2021) and, therefore, key to supporting...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 203461Date: February 28, 2024Author:
Alonso Gispert, Tatiana ;
Dezso, Diana Ioana
The Budget Committee and the Committee on Development Effectiveness (the Committees) met to consider the FY25 budget proposal and FY26-27 indicative budget for interim work program. The Committees were...
Type: Board ReportReport#: 188161Date: February 28, 2024Author:
World Bank
Papua New Guinea has abundant resources in the form of oil and mineral wealth. But a complex set of factors, including systemic gender inequality, underinvestment in non-extractive sectors, and fragility...
Type: IEG EvaluationReport#: 187386Date: February 28, 2024Author:
World Bank
Kazakhstan is endowed with fiscal buffers from oil revenues, but its public finances need improvement if the country is to support inclusive and resilient growth. This Public Finance Review (PFR) acknowledges...
Type: Public Expenditure ReviewReport#: 183311Date: February 28, 2024Author:
World Bank
Throughout history, gold has played a vital role as a financial asset in the global financial system. It has been prevalent as a currency in many civilizations, including Ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt....
Type: ReportReport#: 187986Date: February 28, 2024Author:
Alimukhamedov, Kamol
In June 2020, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), in collaboration with the World Bank, officially launched the Uganda High Frequency Phone Survey (UHFPS) to track the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Type: BriefReport#: 187933Date: February 28, 2024Author:
Atamanov, Aziz ;
Cochinard, Frederic Pierre Francois Hugue ;
Ilukor, John ;
Kemigisha, Audrey ;
Machingauta, Cathrine ;
Mupere, Andrew ;
Ponzini, Giulia
The study aims to understand how different firms, workers, and households interact with the plastics value chain through production, employment, and usage. Specifically, this activity assessed the following:...
Type: ReportReport#: 201639Date: February 28, 2024Author:
World Bank
Women comprise half the world’s population and are integral to economic growth and stability. Women’s financial inclusion is key to women’s economic empowerment (Bull 2021) and, therefore, key to supporting...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 203461Date: February 28, 2024Author:
Alonso Gispert, Tatiana ;
Dezso, Diana Ioana
The Lao economy continues to grapple with persistently high inflation, currency depreciation, and a growth slowdown. Economic growth remains significantly below pre-COVID-19 levels, undermined by macroeconomic...
Type: BriefReport#: 201858Date: February 28, 2024Author:
World Bank
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