The objective of this study is to
contribute to a better understanding of the extent and
nature of poverty in urban areas in transition countries in
Eastern Europe and...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS3998Date: August 1, 2006Author:
Infrastructure Department, Europe and
Central As
This Note shows how, through a process
of consultation between the World Bank Transport Sector and
Private Sector Department, some focus on transport has been
introduced...
Type: BriefReport#: 37371Date: August 1, 2006Author:
Aoki,Naomi ;
Roberts, Peter
This Annual Report outlines Inspection
Panel activities during the period July 1, 2005 to June 30,
2006. The inspection Panel aims to provide an effective
forum for...
Type: Annual ReportReport#: 37593Date: July 31, 2006
This report examines the performance of
Pakistan's terrestrial links with the global market
place, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, providing
policy suggestions...
Type: Other Infrastructure StudyReport#: 36523Date: July 18, 2006
On July 14, 2006, the Multi Donor Fund
issues its First Year Report today, highlighting the results
it achieved in the past 12 months. The MultiDonor Fund for
Aceh and...
Type: AnnouncementReport#: 164954Date: July 14, 2006
On July 6, 2006, the World Bank Board
recently approved US208 million dollars in support of
Indonesia’s Strategic Roads Infrastructure Project(SRIP), a
key development...
Type: AnnouncementReport#: 165301Date: July 6, 2006
This study provides the analytic input
for policy dialogue with government and relevant private
sector by examining the constraints and challenges that
undermine growth...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 38030Date: July 6, 2006
International experience suggests that
in the realm of urban transport, a public participation
process can be a valuable complement to the technical
planning process...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 84181Date: July 1, 2006Author:
Chen,Wenling ;
Mehndiratta,Shomik Raj
This study provides the analytic input
for policy dialogue with government and relevant private
sector by examining the constraints and challenges that
undermine growth...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 38030Date: July 1, 2006
The Uganda Local Government Development
Program, with a credit equivalent to US$80.9 million, was
implemented by the government over the period 2000-2004. The
project...
Type: BriefReport#: 37076Date: July 1, 2006Author:
Mohan, P. C. [editor]
To help countries adapt to the adverse
impacts of climate change, the Global Environment Facility
(GEF) supports projects that reduce countries'
vulnerability to climate...
The contents of this newsletter focus on
World Bank new strategy for Afghanistan; World Bank support;
status of operations; and Afghanistan reconstruction trust fund.
Type: NewsletterReport#: 91536Date: July 1, 2006Author:
Crow,Benjamin Edward ;
Zia,Abdul Raouf
This report covers the high-level
strategic meeting convened in the offices of Irish Aid in
Dublin on June 28 and 29, 2006. Participants, consisting of
a group of donors...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 38452Date: July 1, 2006
The present document summarizes the
findings after the second cycle of transport data collection
in the context of the SSATP transport indicator initiative.
By the end...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 39626Date: July 1, 2006
Investment flows to transport projects
with private participation grew significantly, while the
number of projects remained stable, according to
just-released data from...
Since 1991, GEF's work on global
climate change has included funding for enabling activities,
mitigation activities, and adaptation activities. The bulk
of GEF projects...
This note is based on a forthcoming
report by ESMAP. The report covers policy alternatives
adopted by developing country governments in response to the
increases in...
Type: ESMAP PaperReport#: 37488Date: July 1, 2006Author:
Bacon,Robert W. ;
Kojima,Masami
This Rural Investment Climate Assessment
(RICA) provides a comprehensive assessment of the investment
climate. Using data from the recently completed RIC Survey,
the...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 38777Date: July 1, 2006
The opportunity to use tourism for
development outcomes lies in the fact that tourism brings
consumers to the product, and unlike any other export, can
offer value added...
In January 2006 the price of natural gas
supplied to Moldova increased from $80 to $110 per thousand
cubic meters (mcm). Prices may increase further in the near
future,...
Type: Policy Research Working PaperReport#: WPS3960Date: July 1, 2006Author:
Baclajanschi,Iaroslav ;
Bouton,Lawrence ;
Mori,Hideki ;
Ostojic,Dejan R. ;
Pushak,Taras ;
Tiongson,Erwin H. R.
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