The integration of consultation
mechanisms throughout the policymaking process has proved to
be a valuable instrument to help strengthen
government-citizen interaction...
Type: BriefReport#: 80250Date: June 1, 2013Author:
Bteddini, Lida
In the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC)
Region, agriculture projects cover a variety of activities
such as agricultural production, off-farm employment, access
and...
State-owned enterprises are a sizable
element in Pakistan's economic landscape- more than 100
of them operate in a wide range of economic sectors,
contributing around...
Type: BriefReport#: 79568Date: June 1, 2013Author:
Aftab,Sarwat ;
Shaikh,Sarmad Ahmed
This note outlines Pakistan's
challenges in public financial management and suggests
recommendations for meeting them. The legal and
institutional framework for public...
Malaysia's structural
transformation from low to middle income has made it one of
the most prominent manufacturing exporters in the world.
However, in the competitive...
Effective communication with
stakeholders is essential for any social protection
initiative. It takes on a heightened importance following a
major disaster, particularly...
Impact investing is a new investment
category that has been getting a lot of play in the past few
years. This brief presents the results of consultative group
to assist...
Type: BriefReport#: 80533Date: June 1, 2013Author:
El-Zoghbi,Mayada ;
Gonzalez,Henry
Cross River State, with just over 0.5
hospital beds per thousand people, has the lowest density of
hospital infrastructure in the South-South region of
Nigeria. While...
IFC is working with BLC Bank to improve
access to finance and support the growth of women-owned
businesses in Lebanon. With IFC support, BLC Bank launched
the women’s...
IFC works with Chindex, a leading
private healthcare network in China, to promote women at all
levels of its operations. Founded by two women, including
its current...
The World Bank serves as a meeting
ground, bringing together diverse players to help countries
tackle difficult issues. This publication highlights some of
the most...
Type: BriefReport#: 83169Date: June 1, 2013Author:
Jaramillo, C. Felipe
The power sector is integral to economic
development and inclusive growth in the Caribbean region.
The high cost of electricity is undermining the regions
competitiveness...
Information and Communication
Technologies (ICTs) are seen as a key enabler across many
sectors and services (e.g. water, energy, education, health)
and a driver of...
Type: BriefReport#: 78599Date: June 1, 2013Author:
Gallegos, Doyle
This note reviews key shortcomings in
Pakistan's revenue mobilization system and provides
directions for revitalizing it and raising collection by 3-4
percentage points...
Type: BriefReport#: 79583Date: June 1, 2013Author:
Lopez Calix,Jose R. ;
Touqeer,Irum
For developing countries like Pakistan,
where small and medium-size enterprises make up a large
share of the economy, the quality of the business
environment is a critical...
Type: BriefReport#: 79560Date: June 1, 2013Author:
Aftab,Sarwat ;
Safavian,Mehnaz S. ;
Shaikh,Sarmad Ahmed
The adverse impacts of natural disasters
and climate change constitute a major risk to the poor and
near-poor. The increasing frequency and intensity of natural
disasters...
This guidance note outlines how to
monitor and evaluate social protection programs'
efforts to reduce the risks from disasters and climate
change and to respond to disasters...
The earthquake that struck northern
parts of Pakistan on the morning of October 8, 2005 left
widespread destruction in its wake. It killed over 73,000
people and left...
The state of Gujarat in India, which
enjoys more than 300 sunny days a year, has a long-term goal
of making its capital, Gandhinagar, a solar-powered city.
Supported...
International Finance Corporation (IFC),
a member of the World Bank Group, provides a wide range of
specialized advisory services designed to help strengthen
companies...
Type: BriefReport#: 178259Date: June 1, 2013Author:
Canfield,Charles Travis ;
Hartzler,Darrin R.
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