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predictions about the future. The 2019 World Development Report will study how the nature of work is changing as a result of … advances in technology today. Technological progress disrupts existing systems. A new social contract is needed to smooth the … social contract. The 2019 World Development Report presents an analysis of these issues based upon the available evidence …
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management practices, working conditions and worker motivation, as well as industry technology and workflow practices, are drawn … management practices, working conditions and worker motivation, as well as industry technology and workflow practices. In order …
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The Mapping Carbon Pricing Initiatives Report maps existing and emerging carbon pricing initiatives around the world …
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This report presents the World Bank Group's experience in climate and disaster resilient development and contends that … increasing weather-related disasters in recent decades. Section three summarizes how the World Bank Group's goals to end extreme …
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The study includes a conceptual overview of the link between climate impacts and human rights, focused on the relevant legal obligations underpinning the international law frameworks governing both human rights and climate change. As such it makes a significant contribution to the global debate...
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The objective of this study is to review international experience in offshore wind power development and draw on the lessons learned from the experience of different countries. To date, that experience has predominantly been limited to Europe. Significantly different regulatory and physical...
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countries adopted quantified emission reductions obligations. Marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the World … Bank Prototype Carbon Fund (PCF) the world's first global carbon fund, this report seeks to take stock of the World Bank …
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The first of a series on climate change, this evaluation assesses International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International Development Association (IDA) experience with key win-win policies in the energy sector. It focuses on energy price reform and policies for energy...
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existing World Trade Organization (WTO) principles. The chapter further identifies areas where priorities for proactive policy … increased market penetration of climate-friendly technology. Chapter four examines and builds on the different approaches that …
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developing countries adapt to and prepare themselves for the effects of climate change. At the World Bank, the author believe …
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