This organization focuses on supporting developing and transitioning countries through financial assistance and loans, with a primary mission to reduce extreme poverty and foster shared prosperity. It provides crucial funding for projects spanning human development, agriculture, environmental protection, and infrastructure. The bank's financial instruments are often linked to broader policy reforms within a country's sectors or economy, aiming to drive sustainable development and enhance institutional capabilities.
Focusing on emerging markets and developing economies, this World Bank Group flagship report analyzes global economic trends and future prospects. It provides insights into the challenges and opportunities these regions face, contributing to a deeper understanding of the global economic landscape.
The book offers a comprehensive evaluation of Kenya's devolution reform, analyzing its effectiveness in service delivery. It identifies successful elements, areas of failure, and potential improvements, grounded in existing data. This critical assessment aims to inform policymakers and stakeholders about the reform's impact and future enhancements.
The Global Investment Competitiveness report presents new insights and evidence on drivers of foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries, and FDI's role in development.
Women, Business and the Law 2020, the sixth edition in a series, analyzes laws and regulations affecting women's economic inclusion in 190 economies.
Enabling the business of agriculture assesses whether governments make it easier for farmers to operate their businesses. The indicators provide a measure of progress and identify regulatory obstacles to market integration and entrepreneurship in agriculture. With globally comparable data on regulations covering agricultural inputs, plant health, access to credit and markets, the study finds large disparities across the countries on the strength of regulations and the efficiency of their implementation.--description from page vii.
After more than three decades of average annual growth close to 10 percent, China's economy is transitioning to a 'new normal' of slower but more balanced and sustainable growth. Its old drivers of growth -- a growing labor force, the migration from rural areas to cities, high levels of investments, and expanding exports -- are waning or having less impact. China's policymakers are well aware that the country needs new drivers of growth. This report proposes a reform agenda that emphasizes productivity and innovation to help policymakers promote China's future growth and achieve their vision of a modern and innovative China. The reform agenda is based on the three D's: removing Distortions to strengthen market competition and enhance the efficient allocation of resources in the economy; accelerating Diffusion of advanced technologies and management practices in China's economy, taking advantage of the large remaining potential for catch-up growth; and fostering Discovery and nurturing China's competitive and innovative capacity as China approaches OECD incomes in the decades ahead and extends the global innovation and technology frontier.
The report provides comprehensive analysis of policy challenges encountered by developing countries, featuring in-depth research in January and concise analytical pieces in June. It serves as a flagship publication for the World Bank Group, offering valuable insights and data to inform policy decisions and address pressing issues in the developing world.
Focusing on women's economic inclusion, this book analyzes laws across 189 economies, highlighting advancements made in the last two years. It identifies key areas for reform to enhance economic empowerment, providing insights into the progress and challenges faced globally. The examination aims to foster a deeper understanding of how legal frameworks can facilitate or hinder women's participation in the economy.
Focusing on education, the 2018 World Development Report explores the critical role it plays in global development. It examines the challenges and opportunities within educational systems, aiming to highlight effective strategies and policies that can enhance learning outcomes worldwide. This comprehensive report emphasizes the importance of education in realizing the potential of individuals and societies, making it a pivotal resource for policymakers and educators alike.
Focusing on the investment climates of various countries, this biannual publication presents research and empirical evidence to enhance understanding and support reforms. It aims to bridge gaps in data and knowledge while promoting thought leadership and analytical rigor in investment climate issues. The publication is particularly geared towards facilitating the implementation of reforms in developing nations, making it a vital resource for policymakers and researchers alike.