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employment. Many low-income countries, including Nepal, are in the middle of a youth bulge in their demographic structure. In … addition, today's youth in Nepal are, on average, more educated than past generations. These developments present real … opportunities for the country. Nepal also faces risks from failing to provide sufficient, appropriate employment which is productive …
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countries like Nepal, watershed management can contribute to important development goals and increase resilience to climate … area that drains to the Kaligandaki, Nepal. The study presents a systematic approach to assess where, in what quantity, and …
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Nepal is endowed with a wealth of natural resources including snow-capped mountains, abundant rivers, sub …, the country is recognized for its high endemicity and intact forest habitats. Over 45 percent of tourists to Nepal visit …, however, predominantly visit only four parks, and thus, there is much potential for protected areas in Nepal to further …
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This report presents the current state of identification (ID) systems in Tunisia and their use across sectors. Based on an initial study completed in 2018 by the World Bank's identification for development (ID4D) initiative, it provides a summary of the strengths and weakness of the country's...
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This Kenya Jobs Diagnostic discusses Kenya's demographic transition and its impact on the labor force and economic growth. It highlights the importance of creating a favorable environment for the young labor force to drive innovation and growth. However, if there is a mismatch between labor...
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Like most countries in the world, Vietnam is increasingly seeing its development affected by climate change. With a coastline of 3,260 kilometers that includes major cities and production sites, Vietnam is highly exposed to sea-level rise. Climate change impacts on the Vietnamese economy and...
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Production and consumption of various plastics have continued to expand due to their light weight, durability, and low production cost. Thailand still lacks a specific action plan and mechanism to address marine plastic debris. To this end, the Thai government requested assistance from the World...
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Climate change poses a major threat to long-term development objectives, especially poverty reduction, and accelerated emission reductions are needed, particularly in high-income and other high-emitting countries. Reducing emissions can be done without comprising development: taken together,...
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