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Nepal Development Update, July 2020 : Post-Pandemic Nepal - Charting a Resilient Recovery and Future Growth Directions

World Bank Group - 2020

The global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic imposed both a supply and a demand shock on Nepal's economy, which adversely … affected growth. The global crisis induced by the pandemic initially impacted Nepal through the tourism sector, with arrivals … to tourism. On March 21, the Government of Nepal announced a nationwide lockdown, which affected industrial and …

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Analysis of the Kyrgyz Republic's Energy Sector

World Bank Group - 2017

Adequate and affordable energy supply is fundamental for economic growth, higher living standards, and social equity. The delivery of modern energy services helps to improve the quality of life for all citizens, expands opportunities for private businesses-and ultimately creates jobs. In the...

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Thirsty Energy : Modeling the Water-Energy Nexus in China

World Bank Group - 2018

To better assess the water-energy nexus challenge in China, the Thirsty Energy initiative engaged the China Institute for Water Resources (IWHR) and Hydropower Research under the auspices of the Ministry of Water Resources and the Institute of Energy, Environment, and Economy of Tsinghua...

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Vietnam : Maximizing Finance for Development in the Energy Sector

World Bank Group - 2018

Vietnam has successfully developed the electricity and gas sectors that have contributed substantially to the economic development of Vietnam. To date, near universal electrification has been achieved, and the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors benefit from increasingly reliable...

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Croatia Energy Sector Note

World Bank Group - 2018

Croatia joined the European Union (EU) in 2013, and the energy sector has been undergoing liberalization, deregulation, and unbundling of state-owned energy utilities. Croatia haswelcomed a number of new public and private energy companies. The Croatian power exchange was established in 2014 and...

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Global Economic Prospects, January 2020 : Slow Growth, Policy Challenges

World Bank Group - 2020

Global growth is projected to be slightly faster in 2020 than the post-crisis low registered last year. While growth could be stronger if reduced trade tensions lead to a sustained reduction in uncertainty, the balance of risks to the outlook is to the downside. Growth in emerging market and...

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Guinea-Bissau : Turning Challenges into Opportunities for Poverty Reduction and Inclusive Growth

World Bank Group - 2016

Guinea-Bissau is fighting a battle against poverty, low growth, and political fragility. Each of these areas presents both a formidable challenge as well as an opportunity for serious, long-lasting and much-needed change. Poverty is entrenched, inequality is high and other human development...

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Pakistan Development Update, April 2016 : From Stability to Prosperity

World Bank Group - 2016

South Asia emerged as the fastest growing region in the world in 2015, posting GDP growth of 7 percent. Weak oil and commodity prices, slowing capital flows and shrinking global trade contributed towards a deceleration of growth in most of the world's economies. South Asia - as a net importer of...

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Water for Prosperity and Development : Risks and Opportunities for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

World Bank Group - 2017

The aim of this note is twofold: (1) summarize emerging challenges and opportunities for the water sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries; and (2) suggest ways to respond to these challenges where the World Bank's Water Global Practice can provide support. Following a description...

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Taking Stock, December 2017 : An Update on Vietnam's Recent Economic Developments

World Bank Group - 2017

The report examines how Vietnam's economy has fared in a strengthening global economy in 2017, the drivers of Vietnam's recent economic performance, growth prospect and the country's progress in structural reform, among others. It also includes a special section on how to improve efficiency and...

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