Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on both people and economies across the world. Reducing it will require effective, targeted, and integrated policies. This report identifies the main sources of air...
The development objective of the State of Alagoas Sustainable Development Policy Loan for Brazil is to support reforms of the state of Alagoas to strengthen policies for the sustainable use of public resources...
Nitrogen fertilizer is essential for boosting agricultural yields and food production. However, agricultural subsidies often drive the inefficient application of fertilizer, leading to significant costs...
The Country Opinion Survey in Laos People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in better understanding how stakeholders in Laos PDR perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with...
As of December 31, 2024, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to have profound physical, socioeconomic, and environmental impacts, which will be felt for generations. This fourth Rapid Damage and Needs...
The Grievance Redress Service (GRS) is an avenue for people and communities to submit complaints directly to the World Bank if they believe that a Bank-supported project has or is likely to have adverse...
Morocco’s coastal zones and associated marine environments form the backbone of Morocco’s economy. They face numerous threats including urbanization, pollution, resource depletion, and climate-related...
The transboundary Drina River in the Western Balkans is the most important tributary of the Sava River and is part of the Danube River Basin. The Drina River Basin (DRB), shared by Bosnia and Herzegovina...
The recognition that economies are embedded within and dependent on nature is growing, with nature itself being seen as an asset to the economy. As the impacts of climate and biodiversity crises become...
Rapid economic development and population growth in Bangladesh have fostered significant advancements and opportunities for its citizens. Alongside these positive changes, however, there has been a notable...
The development objective of the Boosting Green Finance, Investment and Trade in Rwanda Project is to support reforms aimed at creating a level playing field and mobilizing investment, particularly green...
This report seeks to identify relevant barriers and opportunities for enhancing access to adaptation finance in fragile and conflict-affected settings in West and Central Africa. Through the triangulation...
This factsheet provides an overview of the tourism sector in Egypt according to key performance indicators.
This factsheet provides an overview of the tourism sector in Finland according to key performance indicators.