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Pacific Islands Coconut Oil Power Generation : A How-To Guide for Small Stationary Engines

World Bank - 2009

This guide has been written to assist anyone interested in running small stationary diesel powered engines on coconut oil. It is intended to be a 'how-to' guide to provide with relevant information of every aspect of fuelling an engine with coconut oil. The guide is specifically written with...

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The Economic Costs of Noncommunicable Diseases in the Pacific Islands : A Rapid Stocktake of the Situation in Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu

World Bank - 2012

There are three main messages running throughout this report. First, Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) can impose large health, financial and economic costs on countries. This is particularly important in the Pacific where Government already finances, and provides, the bulk of health services....

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Standing Out from the HerdAn Economic Assessment of Tourism in Kenya

World Bank - 2017

In recent years, the prospects of Kenya's tourism industry have been clouded by a perfect storm of misfortunes … - insecurity, growing global competition, and unsustainable tourism development. It is in this context that the potential and … actual contribution of the tourism sector to the country's development has been questioned, with claims that tourism …

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Europe and Central Asia Economic Update, May 2017 : Trade in Transition in Europe and Central Asia

World Bank - 2017

Trade played a pivotal role during the transition of many. countries in Europe and Central Asia to market economies. It forced a more efficient use of resourced and supported adoption of new technologies. Going forward, trade will again be crucial as countries adjust to new specialization...

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Mongolia Tourism Sector Policy Note : Strengthening Management of Natural and Cultural Heritage Assets to Scale-up Tourism and Stimulate Local Economic Opportunity

World Bank - 2011

This report, Strengthening Management of Natural and Cultural Heritage Assets to Scale-up Tourism and Stimulate Local … decision-makers for strengthening the management of NCS and building a sustainable tourism industry in Mongolia that enhances … economic opportunity, especially for local communities.There are several constraints to faster growth of the tourism sector …

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