Water security is defined as “The availability of an acceptable quantity and quality of water for health, livelihoods, ecosystems and production, coupled with an acceptable level of water-related risks...
Type: ReportReport#: 191763Date: June 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
This report provides a high-level assessment of Uzbekistan’s water security status across different water security dimensions (endowment, sector architecture, performance and outcomes) with the aim of...
Type: ReportReport#: 191771Date: June 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
This study investigates the emission reduction effects of a mix of market-based climate policies in Australia, where a dramatic ramp-up of incentives for renewable electricity generation was paired with...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10812Date: June 24, 2024Author:
Kraynak,Daniel ;
Govinda R. Timilsina ;
Alberini,Anna
This assessment encapsulates findings relevant to the region’s unique conditions, stressing the urgency of adopting sustainable water management practices to meet present and future development needs....
Type: ReportReport#: 191764Date: June 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
This report provides a high-level assessment of Albania’s current water security status and drivers of future change with the aim of highlighting the complex water issues that Albania must tackle to enhance...
Type: ReportReport#: 191767Date: June 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
This report provides a high-level assessment of Tajikistan’s water security status across different water security dimensions (endowment, sector architecture, performance and outcomes) with the aim of...
Type: ReportReport#: 191773Date: June 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
Bulgaria still ranks among the EU countries with the highest levels of poverty and inequality. Before 2023, Bulgaria's Social Assistance / Monthly Social Allowance scheme had limited coverage, strict eligibility...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS10817Date: June 24, 2024Author:
Monica Robayo ;
Maynor Vinicio Cabrera
This 2024 Economic Update for Burkina Faso contains two chapters. The first
chapter presents the economic and poverty developments observed in the
country in 2023 as well as the outlook from 2024...
Type: ReportReport#: 191793Date: June 24, 2024Author:
World Bank
With one of the lowest human capital indexes in the world, the Central African Republic (CAR) could reap enormous gains from investing in its education, health and social protection systems. CAR has a...
Type: BriefReport#: 191700Date: June 21, 2024Author:
World Bank
Gabon’s human capital levels are more akin to Sub-Saharan Africa than to other upper
middle-income countries. Gabon, while recording a higher Human Capital Index (HCI) than the
Economic and Monetary Community...
Type: BriefReport#: 191679Date: June 21, 2024Author:
World Bank
Ethiopia has an opportunity to improve its population’s health vastly in our lifetime. This will require a strong health workforce and a comprehensive health system. Unfortunately, multiple shocks, including...
Type: ReportReport#: 191688Date: June 21, 2024Author:
Tseganeh Amsalu Guracha ;
Kavita P. Watsa ;
Pia Schneider
A one-day consultative workshop was held in Addis on Thursday, November 11, 2022, on health labor study. The workshop was opened by the Minster of Health and World Bank’s Country Director and Health Manager...
Type: ReportReport#: 191687Date: June 21, 2024Author:
World Bank
Republic of Congo’s human capital levels are closer to those of Sub-Saharan African
countries than to other lower middle-income countries. Republic of Congo, while recording a
slightly higher Human Capital...
Type: BriefReport#: 191683Date: June 21, 2024Author:
World Bank
Cameroon has yet to fully harness its human capital potential. Cameroon has a Human Capital
Index (HCI) of 0.40, which means that a child born today can expect to achieve only 40 percent of
their full...
Type: BriefReport#: 191684Date: June 21, 2024Author:
World Bank
This report aims to improve human capital in Chad by analyzing its determinants and proposing data-driven policy options. It highlights significant disparities in human capital development. Chad's human...
Type: ReportReport#: 191686Date: June 21, 2024Author:
World Bank
It is crucial for Chad to develop its human capital. With a Human Capital Index (HCI) of 0.30,
Chad ranks lower than other Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) countries as well as low-income...
Type: BriefReport#: 191685Date: June 21, 2024Author:
World Bank
The objective of this brochure is to help decision-makers in CEMAC countries to reprioritize their
expenditures and find the most cost-effective ways to invest in the human capital of their people, who...
Type: Policy NoteReport#: 191677Date: June 21, 2024Author:
World Bank
At 5.1 percent in Q1-2024, GDP growth remains resilient surpassing the middle-income countries’
average. Robust private consumption accounted for 57 percent of GDP growth. This reflects consumer confidence...
Type: ReportReport#: 191613Date: June 21, 2024Author:
World Bank
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