This brief spells out that the development benefits of any project financed by the World Bank are enhanced if the project workers operate in conditions that are safe and healthy. Many international de...
Tipo: BriefRelatorio#: 92663Data: 1 de janeiro de 2014
In fiscal year 2014, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) issued a total of $3.2 billion in guarantees for projects in MIGA's developing member countries. An additional $1.8 million in...
Tipo: World Bank Annual ReportRelatorio#: 91499Data: 1 de janeiro de 2014
This brief proposed that the NAS 8 applies to all projects with possible adverse impact on the cultural heritage and to all projects involving significant earth moving and other changes in the physica...
Tipo: BriefRelatorio#: 92674Data: 1 de janeiro de 2014
This brief states that there is a need to recognize, respect and preserve the culture, knowledge, and practices of Indigenous Peoples, as set out in international conventions. Indigenous Peoples have ...
Tipo: BriefRelatorio#: 92670Data: 1 de janeiro de 2014
This brief states that the Bank consolidated the existing provisions of the policy related to Financial Intermediaries (FI) on a proposed rule that also addresses the organizational capacity and risk ...
Tipo: BriefRelatorio#: 92676Data: 1 de janeiro de 2014
Big challenges demand big solutions. This flagship report covers the International Finance Corporation's (IFC's) financial reporting, projects and commitments for FY2014. Over the past year, IFC inves...
Tipo: World Bank Annual ReportRelatorio#: 90949Data: 1 de janeiro de 2014
This brief reports that the world's natural resources are diminishing. The world needs to become more responsible in managing these resources. This standard proposal includes requirements on cleaner p...
Tipo: BriefRelatorio#: 92664Data: 1 de janeiro de 2014
All projects financed by the World Bank require an assessment of the impacts that they may cause to the environment and people. The risk assessment and environmental and social impacts is the responsi...
Tipo: BriefRelatorio#: 92662Data: 1 de janeiro de 2014
This brief states that the NAS 10 proposal recognizes that engagement with stakeholders, including communities and affected workers is essential to achieve good results in sustainable development proj...
Tipo: BriefRelatorio#: 92677Data: 1 de janeiro de 2014
See also report no. 79597. As global energy markets evolve rapidly, producing and maintaining a reliable power supply for many countries in the developing world remains a significant issue. The World ...
Tipo: Working PaperRelatorio#: 83261Data: 9 de dezembro de 2013
The Water Series Brazil is the result of joint work over the past years by the World Bank and its national partners. It raised and discussed key issues for solving some of the major problems of water ...
Tipo: PublicationRelatorio#: 84030Data: 1 de novembro de 2013Autor:
Braga, Costa ;
De Nys,Erwin ;
Frazao,Cybelle ;
Martins, P.R. ;
Eduardo Savio,Passos Rodrigues Martins
In recent years, the world has suffered a multitude of crisis. Financial and economic turmoil have disrupted the world economy through loss of income, jobs, and social stability. Intense natural disas...
Tipo: World Development ReportRelatorio#: 81785Data: 1 de outubro de 2013Autor:
Loayza,Norman V. ;
Otker-Robe, Inci
Since 2006, there has been an explosion of Payments for Environmental Services (PES) projects in Brazil, as well as efforts to pass PES laws at federal, state, and municipal levels. Even in this short...
Tipo: Working Paper (Numbered Series)Relatorio#: 86270Data: 1 de agosto de 2013Autor:
Pagiola,Stefano P. ;
von Glehn, Helena Carrascosa ;
Taffarello, Denise
This paper states that if the hypothesis that the pilot Brazil 4D project which was designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of interactivity in digital TV were proven to have known positive results,...
Tipo: Working PaperRelatorio#: 80956Data: 1 de agosto de 2013
This annual report covers the fiscal period from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Although development challenges persist and the global economy remains fragile, the Bank continues its drive toward end...
Tipo: World Bank Annual ReportRelatorio#: 81110Data: 30 de junho de 2013
This book conducts a micro-level analysis of various determinants of infrastructure sector performance that affect development. This book focuses on the distribution segment of three basic infrastruct...
Tipo: PublicationRelatorio#: 78679Data: 7 de junho de 2013Autor:
Andres,Luis Alberto ;
Guasch, J. Luis ;
Schwartz,Jordan Z.
This manual is a practical tool to promote the development of Performance-Based Contracts with the intention of helping water utility companies improve their operational efficiency levels, reduce thei...
Tipo: Working PaperRelatorio#: 80023Data: 1 de junho de 2013
In declaring 2012 the international year of sustainable energy for all, the United Nations (UN) general assembly (2011) established at the personal initiative of the UN secretary general- three global...
Tipo: Working PaperRelatorio#: 77889Data: 28 de maio de 2013Autor:
Angelou, Nicolina ;
Elizondo Azuela,Gabriela ;
Banerjee,Sudeshna Ghosh ;
Bhatia,Mikul ;
Bushueva,Irina ;
Inon,Javier Gustavo ;
Jaques Goldenberg,Ivan ;
Portale,Elisa ;
Sarkar,Ashok
This Standard Bidding for the Acquisition of Assets was prepared to be used in contracts financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development ...
Tipo: Working PaperRelatorio#: 83107Data: 1 de março de 2013
On four remote islands in the Philippines, small power projects are making a big difference in people's lives. International Finance Corporation (IFC) helped the Government attract private investment ...
Tipo: BriefRelatorio#: 53178Data: 7 de fevereiro de 2013
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