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The objective of this report is to inform the government's policies and strategies on urbanization as a driver of economic development, job creation, and poverty reduction. Note two examines internal migration in Rwanda, which is a recent phenomenon and remains fairly limited, with less than 10...
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To permanently end poverty and hunger by 2030, the world needs a food system that can feed every person, every day …, everywhere; that can raise real incomes of the poorest people; that can provide safe food and adequate nutrition; and that can … better steward the world's natural resources. Urgently, we need a food system that is more resilient and that shifts from …
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Under nutrition levels in Lao PDR remain among the highest in the world, despite both rapid economic growth and a significant decline in poverty over the past years. Concerns about the slow progress in reducing under nutrition have triggered intense policy discussion and several analytical...
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The state of Nagaland, with a population of two million, is situated in the North-East region of India. The state's topography is hilly with very poor roads and connectivity. The state has 11 districts, 52 blocks, and 1,500 villages. In 2014-15, per capita net state domestic product was...
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The Enterprise Surveys (ES) focus on many aspects of the business environment. These factors can be accommodating or constraining for firms and play an important role in whether an economy's private sector will thrive or not. Questions contained in the ES aim at covering most of these topics:...
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In 2015, the new constitution of Nepal promulgated the country as a federal republic with three autonomous government levels of federal, province, and local, each with an elected assembly. Consequently, numerous policies and plans were formulated as per the new federal system. In line with this...
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Shifting consumer demand and accelerating climate change will further shape the agri-food sector in Croatia in the next …, sustainable, and convenient products. Recent EU market projections further confirm ongoing shifts in consumer demand. Agri-food … revolution' as food retailing shifts from small shops and grocery stores to supermarkets. Climate change impacts and risk will …
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food system. A range of digital technologies are already leading to: better informed and engaged consumers and producers … privacy; exclusion; and cybersecurity breaches. These risks cut across all segments of the economy, including the food system …
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The COVID-19 pandemic is posing an existential threat to the air transport sector globally, including in Africa. Due to … another airline fills the void left by a defunct airline in Africa. This challenge is further compounded by the difficulty of … competitive air transport sector in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis in Africa. It focuses on four broad areas: it provides a …
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capabilities are built to develop and implement locally appropriate strategies. The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) aims to …
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