Whether and the extent to which social
norms matter for women’s labor force
participation has been shown to vary by context. This paper
presents rigorous evidence...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10810Date: June 18, 2024Author:
Alaref,Jumana Jamal Subhi ;
Patil,Aishwarya Shivaji ;
Rahman,Tasmia ;
Munoz Boudet,Ana Maria
Gender equality is central to economic
development. This paper examines gender gaps in Burkina Faso
and find that women’s labor force participation
is 10 percentage...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10809Date: June 18, 2024Author:
Donald,Aletheia Amalia ;
Islam,TM Tonmoy ;
Robakowski-Van Stralen,Anja
This paper explores the effects of
industrial policy on trade, focusing on the role of
preferential trade agreements. The analysis uses data for
the period 2012–2022...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10806Date: June 17, 2024Author:
Barattieri,Alessandro Eugenio Maria ;
Mattoo,Aaditya ;
Taglioni,Daria
Gender significantly impacts health
outcomes, influencing lifestyle, well-being, and healthcare
access throughout a person’s life. Bridging
gender gaps in health...
Indigenous Peoples (IPs) are culturally
distinct societies and communities. The Philippines is one
of the few Asian countries that officially uses the term
“Indigenous...
Type: ReportReport#: 190578Date: June 17, 2024Author:
Pérez-Brito, Carlos ;
Belghith,Nadia Belhaj Hassine
Growing climate risks pose a significant
socioeconomic threat to the vulnerable communities in Fiji.
In Fiji, gender inequality presents an extreme challenge,
and it...
Type: ReportReport#: 191308Date: June 17, 2024Author:
Kawasoe,Yasuhiro ;
Meenakshi Sundaram,Aarthi ;
Silva Parsons,Kenia Hatsue ;
Karacsony,Sandor I. ;
Lalji,Saleshni Santa ;
Shrestha,Dristy
Preparing for—and responding
to—disasters requires a people-centered approach
and a strong understanding of households’ ability
to cope with shocks....
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10807Date: June 17, 2024Author:
Anglade,Boaz ;
Cucagna,Maria Emilia ;
De Hoop,Jacobus Joost ;
Paffhausen,Anna Luisa
Access to actionable information that
outlines opportunities for nature-based solutions (NBS)
investments at early stages of project design is essential
for enabling...
Type: ReportReport#: 191328Date: June 16, 2024Author:
World Bank
Economic activity picked up in China in
early 2024, buoyed by stronger exports. Meanwhile, growth in
domestic demand moderated. Manufacturing and infrastructure
investment...
Type: ReportReport#: 191254Date: June 15, 2024Author:
World Bank
Over the past decade, under the astute
leadership of the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), the
country has made impressive strides in enhancing the health
and well-being...
Type: ReportReport#: 191326Date: June 15, 2024Author:
World Bank
Unemployment in Bosnia and Herzegovina
(BiH) is primarily driven by three vulnerable groups that
frequently lack both skills and work experience - the
long-term unemployed,...
Type: ReportReport#: 191252Date: June 14, 2024Author:
World Bank
This paper analyses the spatial effects
of urban proximity in terms of distance on the patterns of
poverty and livelihoods in the context of rural Zimbabwe. We
find...
Type: ReportReport#: 191237Date: June 14, 2024Author:
Mashura,Shingirirai
This paper analyzes Mongolia's
active labor market policies, social insurance system, and
vocational training programs, focusing on their support for
vulnerable groups....
Type: ReportReport#: 191256Date: June 14, 2024Author:
World Bank
This document summarizes the main
findings from thefollow-up surveys in Zimbabwe. Business
owners and topmanagers of 960 firms were interviewed between
July2016 and...
Type: ReportReport#: 191282Date: June 14, 2024Author:
World Bank
The document collection outlines a
comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework for the
year 2022, focusing on various national priority areas and
key results....
Type: ReportReport#: 191307Date: June 14, 2024Author:
World Bank
On Wednesday 20 March 2024 the World
Bank, in partnership with the Environmental Management
Agency (EMA), conducted a one-day High-Level Stakeholder
Consultative Workshop...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 191233Date: June 14, 2024Author:
World Bank
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