• Experts : Better Data Will Empower Women, Help Tackle Poverty
    Type: Brief Report#: 166575 Date: February 18, 2015
  • Georgia: An E-Procurement Success
    In Georgia, the introduction of e-procurement through the Georgian electronic Government Procurement (Ge-GP) system is a good example of how strong political will and...
    Type: Brief Report#: 180269 Date: February 18, 2015 Author: World Bank
  • How much "social inclusion" is enough?
    This story focuses on a 90-minute live chat with readers of the Vietnam 2035 website on February 3, 2015, where experts discussed a wide range of issues under the topic...
    Type: Brief Report#: 177659 Date: February 13, 2015 Author: World Bank
  • Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Sustainable Logistics (MDTF-SL) Call for Proposals
    This brief highlight logistics is now recognized as a key driver of competitiveness and economic development. To help improve sustainable logistics practices in the...
    Type: Brief Report#: 166443 Date: February 12, 2015
  • Reviving Agriculture in Ebola-hit Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone
    Since the first reported outbreak in December 2013, the Ebola virus disease (EVD) has exacted a heavy toll in human suffering in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Even...
    Type: Brief Report#: 166338 Date: February 12, 2015
  • Infographic : Power of the Mine
    Type: Brief Report#: 166594 Date: February 9, 2015
  • Open Talks Between Mining Firms and Governments Key to Powering Africa
    This story highlights the representatives from mining companies, utilities and government say open dialogue will help them find ways to work together and help take electricity...
    Type: Brief Report#: 166664 Date: February 9, 2015
  • Building Negotiating Capacity in Africa to Make the Most from Mining Deals
    This story highlights the Capacity building opportunities for government representatives on mineral contract negotiations lay the foundation for agreements that foster...
    Type: Brief Report#: 166541 Date: February 5, 2015
  • Safeguarding Development from Natural Disasters
    Natural disasters can hit developing countries with an economic force that can roll back development gains and exacerbate inequality. To ensure development efforts are...
    Type: Brief Report#: 166573 Date: February 4, 2015
  • Closing the Skills Gap, Creating Jobs in Tajikistan
    As Tajikistan’s economy undergoes significant structural changes – specifically, a shift away from agriculture and industry toward services, the country...
    Type: Brief Report#: 180139 Date: February 3, 2015 Author: World Bank
  • Taking STEPs to Improve Employment Outcomes in Uzbekistan
    Uzbekistan’s labor force is projected to increase by 3.9 million people by 2030, becoming the fifth largest labor force in emerging Europe and Central Asia. A...
    Type: Brief Report#: 180591 Date: February 2, 2015 Author: World Bank
  • Indonesia Latest BOP Figures : 2014 Fourth Quarter
    This issue of Indonesia MTI Economic Note contains economic highlights including: The current account deficit improved to 2.99 percent of GDP (USD 6.18 bn) in Q4 2014...
    Type: Brief Report#: 131124 Date: February 2, 2015
  • Promoting competition in mobile payments : the role of USSD
    Mobile network operators (MNOs) such as Safaricom in Kenya; Vodacom, Tigo, and Airtel in Tanzania; and Econet in Zimbabwe are collectively underscoring the importance...
    Type: Brief Report#: 95201 Date: February 1, 2015 Author: Chen,Gregory C. ; Hanouch,Michel
  • Boosting mass transit through entrepreneurship : going beyond subsidies to reduce the public transport funding gap
    Most of the world’s urban mass transit systems cannot cover operating costs, let alone capital expenses, through farebox revenues. On average, 25 percent of metro operating...
    Type: Brief Report#: 96247 Date: February 1, 2015 Author: Pulido,Daniel ; Portabales Gonzalez,Irene
  • Chad - Child feces disposal
    Safe disposal of children’s feces is as essential as the safe disposal of adults’ feces. This brief provides an overview of the available data on child feces disposal...
    Type: Brief Report#: 96423 Date: February 1, 2015
  • India : Rajasthan public street lighting
    Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) operates and maintains over 100,000 public street lights within the city. However, the public lights system was facing problems owing...
    Type: Brief Report#: 96896 Date: February 1, 2015
  • Niger : Dry Port
    As a landlocked country, Niger depends on neighboring countries’ infrastructure to import and export goods, resulting in prohibitive transport costs. This is a significant...
    Type: Brief Report#: 96919 Date: February 1, 2015
  • Philippines : Clark Water
    The Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) is one of the fastest growing industrial centers in the Philippines. CSEZ currently serves over 900 local and foreign firms providing...
    Type: Brief Report#: 96923 Date: February 1, 2015
  • Learning what works for better programs and policies : Argentina - can performance payments improve newborn health
    Poor children face barriers to healthy development even before they are born. Their mothers may not have nutritious food or proper prenatal care, which can harm a baby’s...
    Type: Brief Report#: 95197 Date: February 1, 2015 Author: Gertler,Paul J. ; Givagnoli, Paula ; Martinez,Sebastian
  • Rwanda - Will more people be tested for HIV if clinics are paid extra
    The world has made great strides toward ending AIDS. Yet the deadly disease remains a critical development challenge for poor countries. Sub-Saharan Africa, which has...
    Type: Brief Report#: 94702 Date: February 1, 2015 Author: de Walclue, Damien ; Gertler,Paul J. ; Bautista-Arredlondlo, Sergio ; Kwan,Ada Ting Ting ; Vermeersch,Christel M. J. ; Bizimana,Jean De Dieu ; Binagwaho, Agnes ; Condo U,Jeanine
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