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Project greenback 2.0, remittances champion cities consists in identifying cities where a series of measures are … and competition in the market for remittances and, ultimately, the reduction of prices for remittance services. Montreuil …, France is the second Remittances Champion City after Turin, Italy. This report presents the main results of the survey. It …
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Remittances are an important source of income for households in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as … remittances to SADC, the cost of sending money to and within the region is significantly higher than other regions in the world …. To address the high cost of remittances globally, the World Bank has been involved in a number of initiatives aimed at …
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following chapters describe the work of the WB on financial inclusion and international remittances in Albania, with an emphasis … interested in remittances and financial inclusion about the general trends and specific activities the WB has been implementing …
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This report aims to inform a wider audience about the importance of remittances and the specific financial education … give an overview of the work of the WB on financial inclusion and international remittances in Kosovo, with an emphasis on …
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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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the off-grid population in Pakistan and can augment the energy supply where the grid is available but the electricity … supply is limited. Pakistan ranks high on the metric of market readiness for SHS technology. In addition, the country has all … Association (GSMA) estimates that close to 30 million people, or 14 percent of the total population in Pakistan, is covered by a …
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The main objective of the report is to provide recommendations for policy makers and sector managers to help improve service delivery and the resultant outcomes in primary education. The fundamental premise of this analysis stems from Punjab Social Sector Public Expenditure Review conducted in...
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