The World Bank Group and the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF) have engaged PwC Drone Powered Solutions - Global Centre of Excellence in Drone Technology to study the drone ecosystem in the Latin American...
Type: ReportReport#: 193695Date: September 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
The World Bank Group and the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF) have engaged PwC Drone Powered Solutions - Global Centre of Excellence in Drone Technology to study the drone ecosystem in the Latin American...
Type: ReportReport#: 193692Date: September 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
This paper studies how effective an incremental change in the price of fuel, a proxy for fuel carbon tax, is in reducing the emission intensity of road transportation in Brazil through panel analysis at...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10926Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Ayan Qu
The World Bank Group and the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF) have engaged PwC Drone Powered Solutions - Global Centre of Excellence in Drone Technology to study the drone ecosystem in the Latin American...
Type: ReportReport#: 193693Date: September 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) first came to wider public attention at a session on the future of digital cooperation during the UN General Assembly in 2022. During 2023, international interest in...
Type: ReportReport#: 192738Date: September 24, 2024Author:
David John Porteous ;
Axel Rifon Perez ;
Sharmista Appaya ;
Martinezgarza, Ricardo ;
Albornoz, Nicolás ;
Zaballos, Antonio García
Given the rapid digitization of societies and the increase in costly and sophisticated cyber incidents, there is a rising need to prioritize cybersecurity in the investment agendas of economic actors,...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 193677Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Estefania Belen Vergara Cobos ;
Cakir, Selcen
Utilizing novel data on over 10,000 disclosed cyber incidents across 190 countries and 21 industries, along with data on governments’ cybersecurity commitments, this paper investigates the impact of cybersecurity...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 193678Date: September 24, 2024Author:
Estefania Belen Vergara Cobos ;
Cakir, Selcen ;
Hagai Mei Zahav ;
Barakcin, Baran Berkay
The World Bank Group and the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF) have engaged PwC Drone Powered Solutions - Global Centre of Excellence in Drone Technology to study the drone ecosystem in the Latin American...
Type: ReportReport#: 193694Date: September 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
Education and skills are two key determinants of earning potential, with sector specialization significantly influencing earnings. This study examines the drivers behind training choices in two high-paying...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10924Date: September 23, 2024Author:
Clara Delavallade ;
Manil Nadir Zenaki ;
Lea Marie Rouanet ;
Mousson Estelle Jamel Koussoube
Using global data from the World Bank’s Enterprise Surveys that includes the precise geo-location of surveyed firms, this paper examines how dry spells and precipitation shocks influence firm performance....
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10923Date: September 23, 2024Author:
Roberta V. Gatti ;
Asif M Islam ;
Maue,Casey ;
Esha Dilip Zaveri
Over the last three decades, Pakistan has expanded free and compulsory education to millions of students and increased female students’ attendance at school. Punjab alone doubled the number of 6- to 15-year-old...
Type: Public Expenditure ReviewReport#: 193669Date: September 23, 2024Author:
Juan Baron ;
Mary Bend ;
Fahad Mirza ;
Afzal,Nimra ;
Wolde,Hirut ;
Hussain,Nadeem
This brief presents World Bank Group’s (WBG’s) public financial data on mobile devices through web app which can be accessed via a mobile web browser and installed on iOS or Android devices.
Type: Working PaperReport#: 193657Date: September 23, 2024Author:
World Bank
This paper exploits gaps between observed and recently forecasted Gross Domestic Product growth in export destinations to estimate the effects of unexpected demand shocks on worker compensation. Using...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10925Date: September 23, 2024Author:
Paulo Bastos ;
Monteiro,Natalia P. ;
Straume,Odd Rune
The World Bank’s South Asia Regional Integration and Engagement Program supports transboundary cooperation for greater connectivity, cross-border trade, climate resilience, and human development in the...
Type: ReportReport#: 193651Date: September 23, 2024Author:
World Bank
The Western Cape has higher learning levels than other provinces in South Africa, according to international assesments. This report seeks to provide a comprehensive picture of the education sector in...
Type: ReportReport#: 193570Date: September 20, 2024Author:
World Bank
In the Sahel, social protection programs have been proven to improve several outcomes for beneficiaries such as boosting consumption, productivity, resilience to climate change, as well as health and education...
Type: Working Paper (Numbered Series)Report#: 193615Date: September 20, 2024Author:
Ambika Sharma ;
Menke,Jan
This study explores the relationship between perceptions of catastrophic events and beliefs about climate change. Using data from the 2023 Life in Transition Survey, the study finds that contrary to conventional...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10921Date: September 20, 2024Author:
Michael M. Lokshin ;
Ivan Torre ;
Hannon,Michael ;
Miguel Purroy
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