The Bank Group launched the 2020–25 Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) Strategy with the aim of strengthening its engagements and operations in countries affected by fragility, violence, and conflict...
This paper presents a systematic review of the literature that evaluates the causal impact of interventions designed to enhance women's access to productive capital in low- and middle- income economies...
Biodiversity is the variety of life at genetic, species, and ecosystems levels. It is essential to sustain human life, food security, crop yields, jobs, livelihoods, and marine productivity. Yet, it is...
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) risks in energy operations arise across both the demand and supply sides of the sector. On the demand side, limited access to energy, particularly lighting and clean...
This assessment of the implementation of the Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision (BCP) in Uzbekistan has been completed as a part of the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) mission...
Shocks and crises pose significant threats to human development, disproportionately affecting poor and vulnerable households. These shocks, whether natural disasters, economic crises, or political upheavals...
Diversifying guarantee mechanisms in Brazil is essential for attracting private investment in infrastructure. Strong guarantees enhance legal security and reduce perceived risk, making it easier for new...
Decarbonizing Brazil’s road freight transport sector is essential to achieving the country’s 2050 emission targets. To scale this effort, Brazil must transition from diesel-powered trucks to low- and zero-carbon...
Global economies are highly dependent on efficient logistics to promote economic growth, yet the historical contribution of freight transport to environmental impacts poses an important challenge for the...
Brazil’s transport infrastructure and the social and economic activities it supports face increasing exposure to climate and natural hazards, with climate change intensifying risks to critical corridors...
Espera-se que a Ferrovia Leste-Oeste desempenhe um papel fundamental na otimização do transporte de grãos no Brasil, contribuindo para a disponibilidade e acessibilidade de alimentos globalmente e para...
The East-West Railway, also known as FICO-FIOL, is poised to significantly enhance grain transportation in Brazil, boosting global food availability and affordability while strengthening Brazil’s export...
While road traffic fatalities and injuries impose large economic and social costs on both individuals and countries, policy makers are too often unaware of the full extent of these costs as they make decisions...
Os gastos com transporte constituem uma parte expressiva dos orçamentos públicos municipais no Brasil. Tradicionalmente concentrados em investimentos de capital voltados à infraestrutura viária, os recursos...
A diversificação dos mecanismos de garantia no Brasil é essencial para atrair investimentos privados em infraestrutura. Garantias sólidas aumentam a segurança jurídica e reduzem o risco percebido por atores...
A infraestrutura de transporte no Brasil, bem como as atividades sociais e econômicas que dela dependem, está sujeita a riscos significativos decorrentes de eventos climáticos e desastres naturais. As...
Embora as mortes e lesões no trânsito imponham grandes custos econômicos e sociais tanto para indivíduos quanto para países, os formuladores de políticas públicas muitas vezes desconhecem a extensão total...
As economias globais dependem de cadeias logísticas eficientes para sustentar o crescimento econômico. Entretanto, o transporte de cargas tem sido historicamente um dos principais responsáveis pelas emissões...
Descarbonizar o setor de transporte rodoviário de cargas do Brasil é essencial para alcançar as metas de emissão do país para 2050. Para ampliar esse esforço, o Brasil deve fazer a transição de caminhões...
Transport expenditures are a sizable share of many Brazilian city budgets. While capital expenditures in the transport sector often target road improvements, operating expenditures are increasingly focused...
