Bangladesh has demonstrated how investment in coastal flood protection saves lives, reduces economic losses, and protects development gains. Yet, its cost effectiveness depends on the design standards...
Nepal is, according to its constitution, among the world’s most decentralized countries, with a long and complex tradition of local-level public participation. This paper traces the evolution of Nepal’s...
Labor markets in Central America and the Dominican Republic face limited direct impacts from technological advancements compared to developed countries. However, substantial migration flows to high-income...
The Bank Group launched the 2020–25 Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) Strategy with the aim of strengthening its engagements and operations in countries affected by fragility, violence, and conflict...
Effective monitoring of development aid is the foundation for assessing the alignment of flows with their intended development objectives. Existing reporting systems, such as the Organisation for Economic...
The residential sector makes up about 70 percent of building energy demand. This demand is expected to grow rapidly over the next decade. Although the sector offers huge potential for energy efficiency...
Les forêts de la République centrafricaine (RCA) comptent parmi les atouts naturels les plus vitaux du pays. Couvrant près d’un cinquième du territoire national, ces forêts fournissent des avantages domestiques...
Les forêts de la République du Congo comptent parmi les atouts naturels les plus étendus et les plus importants d’Afrique centrale sur le plan écologique. Couvrant près de 69 % du territoire national...
Les forêts du Cameroun comptent parmi les atouts naturels les plus vastes et les plus diversifiés d’Afrique centrale, une partie vitale du bassin du Congo, la deuxième plus grande forêt tropicale humide...
The Republic of Congo’s (RoC) forests are among Central Africa’s most extensive and ecologically significant natural assets. Covering nearly 69 percent of the national territory, they form the backbone...
Cameroon’s forests are among Central Africa’s most extensive and ecologically diverse natural assets, a vital part of the Congo Basin, the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest. The forests deliver...
Gabon’s forests are among the world’s most ecologically intact and valuable natural assets. Covering over 90 percent of the national territory, they serve as the ecological backbone of the country’s economy...
Equatorial Guinea’s (EQG) forests are among the nation’s most valuable natural assets. Spanning nearly 2.1 million hectares across both the mainland and island regions they form the ecological backbone...
Los bosques de Guinea Ecuatorial (EQG) se encuentran entre los activos naturales más valiosos de la nación. Con una extensión de casi 2,1 millones de hectáreas tanto en el continente como en las regiones...
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) forests are among the nation’s most valuable natural assets, covering 53 percent of the country. As part of the Congo Basin, they also play a vital role in global...
Les forêts de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) comptent parmi les atouts naturels les plus précieux du pays, couvrant 53 % du pays. Faisant partie du bassin du Congo, ils jouent également un rôle...
Les forêts du Gabon comptent parmi les atouts naturels les plus intacts et les plus précieux du monde sur le plan écologique. Couvrant plus de 90 % du territoire national, ils constituent l’épine dorsale...
The forests of the Central African Republic (CAR) are among the nation’s most vital natural assets. Covering nearly one-fifth of the national territory, these forests provide vital domestic benefits, fuelwood...
This study revisits Pakistan’s level of urbanization using satellite imagery and the Degree of Urbanization methodology. While official statistics report that 39 percent of the population resides in urban...
This paper synthesizes recent evidence on refugee self-reliance in low- and middle-income countries, clarifying definitions, reviewing measurement approaches, and assessing the effectiveness of policies...
