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15 Ways to Support Young Children and Their Families in the COVID-19 Response

World Bank Group - 2020

As the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continues to unfold, young children will be especially vulnerable. World … messages : The early years are a critical period to build human capital. Young children are disproportionately at risk and must … be prioritized in COVID-19 (Coronavirus) responses. We will reach young children by supporting parents and caregivers …

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What Does Digital Money Mean for Emerging Market and Developing Economies? : Fintech and the Future of Finance Flagship Technical Note

World Bank Group - 2022

Physical cash and commercial bank money are dominant vehicles for retail payments around the world, including in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs). Yet payments in EMDEs are marked by several key deficiencies, such as lack of universal access to transaction accounts, widespread...

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Getting Down to Earth : Are Satellites Reliable for Measuring Air Pollutants That Cause Mortality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries?

World Bank Group - 2022

Outdoor air pollution accounts for an estimated 4.2 million deaths worldwide, the majority of which are caused by exposure to fine particulate matter (or PM2.5) air pollution. Most of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Reducing PM2.5 air pollution is thus crucial for...

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Capital Markets and SMEs in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies : Can They Go the Distance?

World Bank Group - 2020

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face significant financing gaps that stifle innovation and economic growth. The credit gap alone is estimated at dollar 4.5 trillion as of 2017 for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) only. Bank financing has been the traditional source of...

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Strengthening Safeguards in Bank Resolution Frameworks in Emerging and Developing Countries

World Bank Group - 2020

The paper will focus on the resolution frameworks of a sample of 12 countries taken from 6 regions. The review of the sample countries is used to analyze issues that may be relevant for other countries and to discuss potential challenges faced in implementing effective safeguards. The remainder...

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Indonesia : Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes on Accounting and Auditing

World Bank Group - 2018

Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes Accounting and Auditing ('ROSC AandA') assessfinancial reporting and auditing standards, institutions and practices in participating countries.These reports form part of a joint initiative implemented by the World Bank and the...

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Moldova Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes : Accounting and Auditing

World Bank Group - 2004

Financial reporting and auditing practices in Moldova's corporate sector are currently in a period of transition from providing for tax calculation and statistical needs to convergence with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA). This...

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South Asia Economic Focus : Social Norms and Gender Inequality

World Bank Group - 2022

South Asia's growth rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels, but inflation is higher, and the Russia-Ukraine war will add to these pressures, negatively impact external balances, and exacerbate financial vulnerabilities. Higher energy prices provide an opportunity to transition to greater use...

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Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan : Understanding How Gender Norms in MNA Impact Female Employment Outcomes

World Bank Group - 2018

Do women in Jordan want to work? How do men feel about working women in their family? To what extent do personal …

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Gulf Economic Update, Fall 2023 : Structural Reforms and Shifting Social Norms to Increase Women's Labor Force Participation

World Bank Group - 2024

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies have been a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy economic landscape. Average growthin the GCC surpassed 7 percent in 2022 led by Saudi Arabia, its biggest economy, which was globally the fastest growing large economy. This growth was not just a result...

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