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The Stabilization and Association Agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union : Impacts of the Adaptation Protocol on the Agriculture and Food Sector
World Bank Group - 2017
The objective of this note is to provide insights into the potential effect of the adaptation protocol (AP) on imports of European Union (EU) agricultural, food and fisheries products into Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). We adapt and calibrate the Tariff Reform Impact Simulation Tool (TRIST), a...
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Consumer Risks in Fintech : New Manifestations of Consumer Risks and Emerging Regulatory Approaches
World Bank Group - 2021
Fintech is increasingly recognized as a key enabler for financial sectors worldwide, enabling more efficient and competitive financial markets while expanding access to finance for traditionally underserved consumers. A critical challenge for policy makers is to harness the benefits and...
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Poland Structural Policies for Competitiveness : Position Paper for Regulatory Policy
World Bank Group - 2018
. The strategy for responsible development (SRD) recognizes the importance of regulation to stimulate economic activity in …
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How Regulators Respond To FinTech : Evaluating the Different Approaches - Sandboxes and Beyond
World Bank Group - 2020
This paper provides an overview of different regulatory approaches to Fintech and provides guidance for policymakers to understand the benefits and limitations of each. While some Fintech activities can often be covered within existing regulatory frameworks, the majority of jurisdictions are...
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Water Supply and Sanitation Policies, Institutions, and Regulation : Adapting to a Changing World - Synthesis Report
World Bank Group - 2022
Policies, institutions, and regulation (PIR) are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs …
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Financial Risk and Opportunities to Build Resilience in Europe
World Bank Group - 2021
This report presents an analysis conducted by the World Bank to assess macro-fiscal impacts of earthquakes and floods in European Union (EU) Member States (MS), analyze the financial instruments in place to manage this risk and identify any associated funding gaps. The analysis is underpinned by...
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Including Institutions : Boosting Resilience in Europe
World Bank Group - 2019
crises, the poorest fifth of households in both Central Europe and Southern Europe saw deeper drops in incomes and for longer …
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Response Note to COVID-19 in Europe and Central Asia : Policy and Practice Recommendations
World Bank Group - 2020
The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Education Team's vision is for education systems to empower all to reach their full …
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Europe and Central Asia Economic Update, Spring 2021 : Data, Digitalization, and Governance
World Bank Group - 2021
Governments play a critical role in the economies of Europe and Central Asia, where government expenditures are close …
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Net Zero Energy by 2060 : Charting the Path of Europe and Central Asia Toward a Secure and Sustainable Energy Future
World Bank Group - 2024
Since February 2022, geopolitical events have made clear Europe's need to diversify its energy sources and avoid … excessive dependence on fossil fuel imports. The drop in Russian natural gas flows to Europe in 2022 marked the single largest … services for consumers across the continent. With Europe's high reliance on imported natural gas, reestablishing energy …
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