 |
|
|
|
Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis (Disaster Risk Management)Earthquakes, floods, drought, and other natural hazards cause tens of thousands of deaths, hundreds of thousands of injuries, and billions of dollars in economic losses each year around the world. Many billions of dollars in humanitarian assistance, emergency loans, and development aid are expended annually. Yet efforts to reduce the risks of... | | Assessing and Reforming Public Financial Management: A New ApproachOver the past 15 years donors seeking to advance development and abate poverty have placed growing emphasis on the need for effective public expenditure management and financial accountability systems. Numerous trends explain this evolution, including the realization that aid resources are fungible, the shift toward policy-based adjustment lending,... | | Little Green Data Book 2004In its 3rd annual edition, The Little Green Data Book 2004 is a pocket-sized ready reference on key environmental data for over 200 countries. Key indicators are organized under the headings of agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, energy, emission and pollution, and water and sanitation.
Profiles of each country include 48 key development... |
|
| | Doing Business in 2004: Understanding RegulationA vibrant private sector—with firms making investments, creating jobs, and improving productivity— promotes growth and expands opportunities for poor people. To create one, governments around the world have implemented wide-ranging reforms, including macro-stabilization programs, price liberalization, privatization, and trade-barrier... | | The Little Data Book on Information and Communication Technology 2007In the last decade developing countries have experienced a revolution in information and communication technology. Most countries now have more than one telecommunications operator, and in many countries more than three companies compete to provide telecommunications services. This competition has resulted in high levels of investment, rapid growth... |
|
Water Resources Sector Strategy: Strategic Directions for World Bank EngagementMany developing countries face daunting water resources challenges as the needs for water supply, irrigation, and hydroelectricity grow; as water becomes more scarce, quality declines, and environmental and social concerns increase; and as the threats posed by goods and droughts are exacerbated by climate change. As a consequence, there is a high... | | | | |
|
|
|
| Result Page: 2 1 |
