Innovations in mapping technologies are
unlocking data on risk and exposure identification in
Africa's fastest growing cities. Cities across Africa
are experiencing...
National disaster management agencies in
the Caribbean are overcoming challenges to the
implementation of effective emergencypreparedness and
response systems. The Caribbean...
Since early 2020, the COVID-19
(coronavirus) pandemic has spread to most countries and
territories around the world. For many countries, the second
wave of infections...
Type: BriefReport#: 155577Date: January 6, 2021Author:
Islamaj,Ergys ;
Kim,Young Eun ;
Le,Duong Trung
Temperature-Controlled Logistics (TCL)
are a key tool for achieving public health goals, realizing
economic growth and maintaining reliable nutrition around
the world....
Type: BriefReport#: 156658Date: January 1, 2021Author:
Ksoll,Christian Daniel ;
Pulido,Daniel ;
Gupta,Harsh
This note focuses on how micro, small,
and medium-sized enterprises are affected by the pandemic
and are dealing with its impact in Uganda. This note is a
part of a...
Type: BriefReport#: 157656Date: January 1, 2021Author:
Ferber,Tim ;
Buri,Sinja
This brief focuses on the Open
Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) designed to cover each
complete contracting process from planning and budgeting, to
tender (or negotiation),...
South African Home Loans (Pty) Ltd
(SAHL) is the country's first specialized residential
mortgage origination, servicing, and securitization company.
It began operations...
Economic integration in South Asia has
moved at a very slow pace. Compared to other global regions,
South Asia lags with intraregional investments, connectivity
infrastructure,...
Type: BriefReport#: 158691Date: January 1, 2021Author:
Prasai,Sagar Raj
Despite important development successes,
Sri Lanka still faces challenges as it works toward greater
competitiveness, inclusion, and resilience. One of these key
challenges...
Type: BriefReport#: 184085Date: January 1, 2021Author:
World Bank
Summary of Note 98 : Private Credit in
Emerging Markets. Private credit broadly refers to nonbank
lending to firms. Since the Global Financial Crisis of
2008-2009, private...
Type: BriefReport#: 156057Date: January 1, 2021Author:
Narayanaswamy,Meera ;
Miryugin,Fedor
In May 2020, the National Statistical
Office (NSO), with support from the World Bank, launched the
High-Frequency Phone Survey on COVID-19, (coronavirus) which
tracks...
Type: BriefReport#: 156221Date: January 1, 2021Author:
Vundru,Wilbert Drazi
Agriculture is an important sector for
the economies of Central Asia. Nearly sixty percent of the
population of the region resides in rural areas and are
dependent on...
Russian Standard Bank (RSB) was founded
in 1999 as a new commercial and retail bank with a license
acquired from the former Agro-Opttorgbank. Since its
inception, RSB...
Over the last several decades, Kenya has
made significant political and economic reforms that have
contributed to sustained economic growth, social
development, and...
Type: BriefReport#: 184082Date: January 1, 2021Author:
World Bank
Bolivia experienced unparalleled
economic growth for more than a decade between 2002 and
2014, averaging annual GDP growth of 4.7 percent. During
this period, the country...
Saudi Orix Leasing Company (SOLC) was
established in 2001 as the first specialized leasing company
in Saudi Arabia and the first non-bank financial institution
in the...
Universidad Diego Portales (UDP) was
founded in 1982 and was among the first non-traditional
private universities authorized to operate in Chile. It has
a very strong...
This note presents the results of the
fifth round of a nationally re presentative telephone survey
( HFPS). Data collection took place between December 9 and
December...
Type: BriefReport#: 159005Date: January 1, 2021Author:
Tsimpo Nkengne,Clarence ;
Tiberti,Marco ;
Backiny-Yetna,Prospere R. ;
Costantini,Marco ;
Koncobo,Zakaria
Growing population and economic growth
have led to a sharp increase in the number of motor vehicles
traveling in Lusaka, Zambia. Increasing traffic volumes have
negative...
In Tunisia, the interior regions
comprising secondary cities, such as Jendouba, are marked by
high levels of unemployment and poverty with limited access
to basic services...
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