Download and Read Sectoral Notes and Background Papers
Lifelines Sectoral Notes:
- Nicolas, C., J. Rentschler, A. Potter van Loon, S. Oguah, S. Schweikert, M. Deinert, E. Koks, C. Arderne, D. Cubas, J. Li, and E. Ichikawa. 2019. “Stronger Power: Improving Power Sector Resilience to Natural Disasters.”
- Rozenberg, J., X. Espinet, C. Fox, S. Hallegatte, E. Koks, J. Rentschler, and M. Tariverdi. 2019a. “From a Rocky Road to Smooth Sailing: Building Transport Resilience to Natural Disasters.”
- Sandhu, H. S., and S. Raja. 2019. “No Broken Link: The Vulnerability of Telecommunication Infrastructure to Natural Hazards.”
- Stip, C., Z. Mao, L. Bonzanigo, G. Browder, and J. Tracy. 2019. “Water Infrastructure Resilience: Examples of Dams, Wastewater Treatment Plants, and Water Supply and Sanitation Systems.”
World Bank Policy Research Working Papers:
- Braese, J., J. Rentschler, and S. Hallegatte. 2019. “Resilient Infrastructure for Thriving Firms: A Review of the Evidence.” Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC.
- Hallegatte, S., C. Fox, C. Nicolas, J. Rentschler, and J. Rozenberg. 2019. “Strengthening New Infrastructure Assets—A Cost-Benefit Analysis.” Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC.
- Hu, X, R. Pant, C. Zorn, W. Lim, E. Koks, Z. Mao. 2019. "Methodology and Findings for the Exposure Analysis of the Chinese Wastewater Sector to Flooding and Earthquakes Hazards". Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC.
- Kornejew, M., J. Rentschler, and S. Hallegatte. 2019. “Well Spent: How Governance Determines the Effectiveness of Infrastructure Investments.” Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC.
- Rentschler, J., M. Kornejew, S. Hallegatte, M. Obolensky, and J. Braese. 2019. “Underutilized Potential: The Business Costs of Unreliable Infrastructure in Developing Countries.” Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington DC.
- Rentschler, J., M. Obolensky, and M. Kornejew. 2019. “Candle in the Wind? Energy System Resilience to Natural Shocks.” Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC.
- Rentschler, J., J. Braese, N. Jones, and P. Avner. 2019. “Three Feet Under: The Impacts of Flooding on Urban Jobs and Infrastructure.” Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC.
- Schweikert, A. E., L. Nield, E. Otto, and M. Deinert. 2019. “Resilience and Critical Power System Infrastructure: Lessons Learned from Natural Disasters and Future Research Needs.” Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC.
- Schweikert, A. E., L. Nield, E. Otto, M. Klemun, S. Ojanpera, and M. Deinert. 2019. "Vulnerabilities of Networked Energy Infrastructure: A Primer” Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC
- Obolensky, M., A. Erman, J. Rozenberg, P. Avner, J. Rentschler, and S. Hallegatte. 2019. “Infrastructure Disruptions: Impacts on Households.” Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC.
Technical Background Studies:
- Colon, C., S. Hallegatte, and J. Rozenberg. 2019. “Transportation and Supply Chain Resilience in the United Republic of Tanzania.” Background paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC.
- Miyamoto International. 2019. “Overview of Engineering Options for Increasing Infrastructure Resilience.” Background Paper for this report, World Bank, Washington, DC.
- Miyamoto International. 2019. “Increasing Infrastructure Resilience -- Technical Annex.” Technical annex to background paper, World Bank, Washington, DC.