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Igniting Climate Entrepreneurship in Morocco : Findings from the Climate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem Diagnostic
World Bank Group - 2017
energy costs, creating jobs, and increasing economic opportunity. A World Bank Group (WBG) team, together with the support of … Cluster Solaire's and the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), undertook a climate entrepreneurship ecosystem …-growth, green entrepreneurship and innovation activity. At the same, this report also aims to increase the awareness of and support …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012248111
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China: Power Sector Regulation in a Socialist Market Economy.
Shiwei, S.; Zhengyong, L.; Berrah, N.; Tenenbaum, B.; … - World Bank Group - 1997
This paper discusses issues and explores options related to the reform of the power sector regulatory system in China. It reviews the power sector's current situation and impediments to reform, examines the relationship between power sector structure and regulation, and suggests several...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005779887
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Measuring and Apportioning Rents from Hydroelectric Power Development.
Rothman, M. - World Bank Group - 2000
Hydro resources are provided by nature. The exploitation of such resources can generate significant economic rent to the owners. In the past, governments have usually claimed ownership of hydroelectric resources and passed on the rents to their state-owned utilities, which have used them to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005779915
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Financing of Private Hydropower projects.
Head, C. - World Bank Group - 2000
Concerns about global warming and the availability of clean renewable sources of energy are increasing. However, as …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005779927
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The Niger Household Energy Project. Promoting Rural Fuelwood Markets and Village Management of Natural Woodlands.
Foley, G.; Floor, W.; madon, G.; Lawali, E.M.; Montagne, P. - World Bank Group - 1997
A radical new strategy for dealing with the problems of energy and the environment in the Sahel is being implemented in … energy strategy. It describes local physical and socioeconomic conditions, with particular attention to the "tiger bush" that …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005486429
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Carbon Asset Development Process
World Bank Group - 2021
The Paris Agreement provides a framework for all countries - both developed and developing - to voluntarily adopt individual targets, elaborated in their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). This effectively introduces commitments on the country in the sectors covered by their NDCs....
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Climate Toolkits for Infrastructure PPPs
World Bank Group - 2022
sector solutions, innovation, and finance to create new solutions and pathways to meet Paris Agreement goals on climate …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013209150
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Ukraine : Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture and Forestry
World Bank Group - 2021
Ukraine has made impressive progress on key reforms and restored macro-financial stability, but weak growth and poverty remain a concern. Despite these economic challenges, Ukraine recognizes climate change as the most consequential factor this century, affecting the economy and future...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013181625
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Sovereign Climate and Nature Reporting : Proposal for a Risks and Opportunities Disclosure Framework
World Bank Group - 2022
The purpose of this report is to raise awareness and initiate a discussion on the need for sovereign sustainability reporting. The proposed sovereign climate and nature reporting framework would assist sovereigns looking to attract investment by enabling them to produce comprehensive, regular,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013181633
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Carbon Pricing for Climate Action
World Bank Group - 2021
Carbon prices are needed to incorporate climate change costs into economic decision making. Carbon pricing should be included as part of a broader arsenal of tools to achieve domestic climate targets, but it is not a silver bullet: other policy instruments and investments (for example, public...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012642820