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Land use planning is one of the most important policy instruments for urban and regional development aiming to meet the needs of the populations while considering various factors such as environmental sustainability, economic development, and social well-being. The process of land use planning...
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China's recently established Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has been given the task of developing the country's first National Territorial and Spatial Plan (NTSP). This Plan will replace four separate sectoral plans previously prepared by different ministries. The NTSP is meant to integrate...
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Resilient land use planning integrates multiple perspectives, including exposure to natural hazards and associated vulnerabilities and risks, to ensure that development can cope with disruptions and recover swiftly from disaster events. Resilient land use planning aims to accommodate multiple...
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This report uses administrative tax data on firm-to-firm trade in Honduras to evaluate the degree of integration between firms receiving export-oriented tax exemptions and the local economy. We present five stylized facts regarding firms' trade networks in Honduras and show that, across several...
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The Kingdom of Morocco is endowed with a wealth of marine resources, characterized by high biodiversity with at least 600 identified fish species. In total, Morocco's coastal areas contribute 59 percent of the country's GDP and provide 52 percent of jobs. There is an even greater untapped...
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provincial/regional governments in formulation of water sector policies; (iii) designing demand based ‘Pakistan water sector …
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Pakistan is characterized by diverse topography, ecosystems, and climate zones. Rich in natural resources, including … fertile agricultural lands, natural gas reserves, and mineral deposits, Pakistan faces challenges in balancing competing … risks faced by Pakistan. This includes rapid onset and long-term changes in key climate parameters, as well as impacts of …
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The Government of Pakistan (GoP) has initiated a preliminary analysis of Pakistan's blue carbon exposure, relevant … carbon stock trends, and the sector's potential for climate action in the context of Pakistan's upcoming submission of … transition towards low carbon development while strengthening national resilience to climate change. Pakistan's vulnerability to …
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