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The paper draws on the Inclusive Global Value Chains report submitted by the OECD and the World Bank Group to G20 Trade …
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Cambodia's economy continues to show signs of robust growth, underpinned by solid export performance and strong domestic demand. Key macroeconomic data for the first six-months, however, indicate a slight deceleration of economic activity this year, compared to a strong growth performance of 7.5...
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accelerated pace. Cities are making massive investments in innovation and research and development (RandD) to support and attract … experience of the labor force, is critical for future economic development and innovation.Traditionally, Chongqing has been a … city of production, focusing on the application of technology rather than its development and innovation. However, while …
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Following the Herat province (Western Afghanistan) earthquake sequence of October 7 to 15, 2023, the World Bank carried … support the development of a roadmap for recovery and reconstruction. This report summarizes the key findings of the …
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, Myanmar. Given the fragile and conflict-affected situation with limited access in Myanmar, the World Bank has adopted the …
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new World Bank flagship report, 'Global Development Horizons 2011', focuses on three major international economic trends …Transition to a new world order with more diffuse distribution of economic power is under way. This first edition of a …
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In 2006-07, the Water and Sanitation Program-South Asia (WSP-SA) initiated a research toidentify barriers to service delivery for the urban poor. The research included a review ofvarious initiatives from across the globe that have resulted in improved service delivery for theurban poor and...
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In this context, Bhutan can become wealthier through accelerating both domestic and foreign investment, as well as signing investment treaties. These investments could provide not just capital but also bring necessary skills, knowledge and ideas, and help the country move beyond hydropower....
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This note looks at the experience countries have had in introducing reforms that improved the business environment. Instead of examining what was done (that is, the content of reforms), the focus is placed on how reform programs came to be successful. The note aims to provide an overview of...
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As gender equity becomes more central to social and economic development, practitioners are increasingly focused on … designs. While World Bank projects are fairly effective at providing women and girls with the resources they need to reach …
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