A global database and strategic framework reveal widespread underinvestment in physical infrastructure.... Læs mere
Over the next 25 years, Sub-Saharan Africa will add 748 million people to its urban areas. This report addresses how Africa's policymakers can best leverage rapid urbanization to generate both transformative economic growth and new jobs for its young expanding workforce.
MENAAP's labour markets underperform, limiting quality jobs for youth amid state dominance and a constrained private sector. This report synthesizes evidence to guide policies for resilient, inclusive labour markets that better harness human capital.
Offers policy makers a new Water/Food Nexus framework and actionable strategies to boost food production,... Læs mere
Using an original modelling framework, this report identifies promising interventions, quantifies their likely costs and... Læs mere
Examines the World Bank Group's far-reaching portfolio of projects in energy, forestry, transport, coal power, and technology transfer. It reviews what has worked, what hasn't, and why, and presents some key findings.
Proposes an innovative approach that could foster competition and shield public policies from capture, discretion and arbitrary enforcement.
Employing data from a nationally representative longitudinal survey of primary schools, teachers, and students in Malawi, this book presents a comprehensive picture of conditions, practices, and learning outcomes in a low-income country.
An updated report refines the Investment Framework for Nutrition by expanding its focus to include low birthweight and obesity while delivering policy insights... Læs mere
An analytical exploration of thousands of cyber incidents over the past decade reveals an evolving threat landscape with far-reaching economic and... Læs mere