This study revisits Pakistan’s level of urbanization using satellite imagery and the Degree of Urbanization methodology. While official statistics report that 39 percent of the population resides in urban...
This paper synthesizes recent evidence on refugee self-reliance in low- and middle-income countries, clarifying definitions, reviewing measurement approaches, and assessing the effectiveness of policies...
This work discusses simple frameworks for measuring a country's exposure and vulnerability to international trade shocks at the sector and product levels based on widely available data. Exposure refers...
As increasingly frequent extreme weather events disrupt lives, institutions are turning to early-warning systems and advance preparation to accelerate aid delivery. A randomized controlled trial in Bangladesh...
School-related gender-based violence remains widespread in low- and middle-income countries, yet rigorous evidence on effective prevention strategies is limited. This study evaluates the Empowerment Pilot...
Les forêts du Cameroun comptent parmi les atouts naturels les plus vastes et les plus diversifiés d’Afrique centrale, une partie vitale du bassin du Congo, la deuxième plus grande forêt tropicale humide...
The Republic of Congo’s (RoC) forests are among Central Africa’s most extensive and ecologically significant natural assets. Covering nearly 69 percent of the national territory, they form the backbone...
Cameroon’s forests are among Central Africa’s most extensive and ecologically diverse natural assets, a vital part of the Congo Basin, the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest. The forests deliver...
Les forêts de la République du Congo comptent parmi les atouts naturels les plus étendus et les plus importants d’Afrique centrale sur le plan écologique. Couvrant près de 69 % du territoire national...
The forests of the Central African Republic (CAR) are among the nation’s most vital natural assets. Covering nearly one-fifth of the national territory, these forests provide vital domestic benefits, fuelwood...
Equatorial Guinea’s (EQG) forests are among the nation’s most valuable natural assets. Spanning nearly 2.1 million hectares across both the mainland and island regions they form the ecological backbone...
Los bosques de Guinea Ecuatorial (EQG) se encuentran entre los activos naturales más valiosos de la nación. Con una extensión de casi 2,1 millones de hectáreas tanto en el continente como en las regiones...
Gabon’s forests are among the world’s most ecologically intact and valuable natural assets. Covering over 90 percent of the national territory, they serve as the ecological backbone of the country’s economy...
Les forêts de la République centrafricaine (RCA) comptent parmi les atouts naturels les plus vitaux du pays. Couvrant près d’un cinquième du territoire national, ces forêts fournissent des avantages domestiques...
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) forests are among the nation’s most valuable natural assets, covering 53 percent of the country. As part of the Congo Basin, they also play a vital role in global...
Les forêts de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) comptent parmi les atouts naturels les plus précieux du pays, couvrant 53 % du pays. Faisant partie du bassin du Congo, ils jouent également un rôle...
Les forêts du Gabon comptent parmi les atouts naturels les plus intacts et les plus précieux du monde sur le plan écologique. Couvrant plus de 90 % du territoire national, ils constituent l’épine dorsale...
The economic environment for services trade has changed dramatically over the past 15 years, driven by rapid technological progress that has expanded the possibilities for exchanging services. How has...
Expanding women’s property rights has become a central objective of development policy aimed at reducing gender inequality in Africa. With this goal in mind, a randomized controlled trial in western Uganda...
Using data from the World Bank Business Ready (B-READY) 2024 project and the United Nations University’s World Risk Index (WRI), this Brief finds that streamlined, transparent building regulations can...
