This collection of papers on different aspects and examples of participatory development represents some of the many … outputs from a recent Bankwide learning process on participatory development. The concept of participation is defined as "a … process through which stakeholders influence and share control over development initiatives, decisions, and resources that …

Interest in the trade and environment debate has intensified as a result of international trade agreements and because … volume is an attempt to further our understanding of the empirical links between trade and the environment. Thirteen chapters …, which were presented as papers at a World Bank conference in April 1998, focus on three main themes: 1. Effects of trade …

Economic Diversification in the DRC is hindered by a business environment and key regulatory and fiscal constraints …) attracting value chain development. The two case studies discussed in complementary reports are intended to better illustrate the … opportunities and challenges described in the Country Economic Memorandum and considered important for economic diversification and …

, investment, and trade. This study examines the growth in demand for eight major oil products for 37 developing countries over the …

enterprises and farmers in export-oriented supply chains and their impact on employment patterns. 5) Review the scope and nature … of ongoing programs of international development agencies to provide technical assistance and other support for capacity …-building in trade-related SPS management in low- and middle-income countries, and draw operational lessons from that experience. 6 …

export diversification and job creation in the future.However, the composition of the export basket has not changed much over …Bangladesh's export growth has been remarkable. Bangladesh aims to generate USD 54.1 billion in export earnings by FY … time, several other less dominant but promising sectors are showing a positive export growth trend and could possibly drive …