It has now been 5 years since most of
the countries of the world committed to the policies and
programs for environmentally sustainable development laid
out at the Rio...
Type: PublicationReport#: 16702Date: June 30, 1997
This study was carried out in close
cooperation with the Ministry of Mineral Resources and
Energy and the National Directorate for Energy (DNE) to gain
insight into...
Type: ESMAP PaperReport#: ESM195Date: June 30, 1997
The note explores the photovoltaic (PV)
systems as a reliable, renewable, environmentally safe, and
cost-effective technology for electricity generation in a
wide range...
Type: Working Paper (Numbered Series)Report#: 18253Date: June 30, 1997
This volume consists of four parts: 1)
"World Bank Group - Portfolio of Projects to Protect
the Environment" lists projects with primarily
environmental objectoives...
Type: PublicationReport#: 17688Date: June 30, 1997
This report explores a number of
indicators of environmentally sustainable development that
include the links between environmental quality and economic
growth and between...
Type: PublicationReport#: 17046Date: June 30, 1997
This Banks World newsletter includes
some of the following headings: no second class citizens, by
Kevin Rafferty; peoplesoft puts you in control, by Lauren
Ptito; swift...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 56979Date: June 27, 1997Author:
Drattell,Alan M. ;
Murphy,Patrick D. ;
Ptito,Lauren S. ;
Radhika, Y.R. ;
Rafferty, Kevin ;
Verzosa,Cecilia C.
This report discusses the remarks
delivered by James D. Wolfensohn, President of the World
Bank. He discusses that: As an institution dedicated to
reducing poverty,...
Type: President's SpeechReport#: 99935Date: June 25, 1997Author:
Wolfensohn,James D.
The paper reflects on the development
process, where it stands, and where it is going. In doing
so, it emphasizes the role of developed countries in
pursuing, and assisting...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 24748Date: May 31, 1997Author:
Stiglitz,Joseph E.
Metropolitan Environmental Improvement
Program (MEIP) is exploring with Australian cities how their
experience in environmental management can benefit Asian
cities that...
Type: Departmental Working PaperReport#: 17948Date: May 31, 1997Author:
Searle, Richard ;
Buxton, Michael ;
Wettenhall, Gib
This Banks World newsletter includes
some of the following headings: Bank chief grilled by girls;
excellent choices, by Al Drattell; severino to women: seiz
chances,...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 56977Date: May 9, 1997Author:
Aflalo,Brigitte ;
Cullen,Timothy W. B. ;
Drattell,Alan M. ;
Njovens, Ben ;
Rafferty, Kevin ;
Ptito,Lauren S.
This report discusses the remarks
delivered by Caio K. Koch-Weser to the first meeting on the
second GEF replenishment. He puts forward following topics:
how the Bank...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 112082Date: May 2, 1997Author:
Koch-Weser,Caio K.
Corruption occurs throughout the world,
but it is of special concern in poor countries. Widespread
corruption is a symptom that the state is functioning
poorly, and...
Type: Working PaperReport#: 24747Date: April 30, 1997Author:
Rose-Ackerman, Susan
This paper deals with the rationale,
history, and prospects for the rural fuelwood market system,
an innovative energy strategy whereby communities are given
formal...
Type: PublicationReport#: WTP362Date: April 30, 1997Author:
Foley, Gerald ;
Floor, Willem ;
Madon, Gerard ;
Lawali, Elhadji Mahamane ;
Montagne, Pierre ;
Tounao, Kiri
This publication contains the annual
review for fiscal 1996 (July 1995-June 1996) and a 10-year
accounting of the project portfolio in a project matrix
(Appendix). ...
Type: PublicationReport#: 17050Date: April 30, 1997
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