From Theory to Impact: Applied Development Strategies for a Livable Planet - Couverture souple

Sario, Azhar Ul Haque

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3384721012 ISBN 13 : 9783384721013

Editeur : Azhar Sario Hungary, 2025

Synopsis

Ready to move beyond abstract theories and see how global development actually works?

Drawing on real-world case studies mirroring the scope of the World Bank's 2024 activities,

From Theory to Impact: Applied Development Strategies for a Livable Planet provides a practical guide to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This book explores real-world action. Discover how $42 billion was mobilized to support Ukraine’s government during active conflict. See how third-party partners deliver essential health and water services in nations like Yemen facing institutional collapse. Journey to India to understand its plan to build a national green hydrogen industry. Learn how the Philippines is digitalizing its government services to improve public administration. Understand how Morocco used pre-arranged insurance to rapidly send funds to 300,000 people after an earthquake. We examine legal reforms in Jordan that remove job restrictions for women. Travel to Viet Nam and see how new rice farming techniques cut emissions while increasing farmer profits by 30%. We analyze Tanzania's results-based financing that helped enroll 1.6 million additional students in school. The book also deconstructs Kenya’s project that combined training and grants to benefit over 300,000 youth. It shows how Rwanda expanded electricity access from just 6% in 2009 to over 75% by 2024. From Quito's fully electric metro line serving 400,000 passengers daily to Somalia's successful journey to save $4.5 billion in debt servicing, this is your guide to development in action.

Many books tell you what problems exist. This book shows you how they are being solved. While other texts remain high-level, we unpack the specific strategies, innovative financial instruments, and policy designs that turn goals into reality. You'll learn the mechanics behind Climate Resilient Debt Clauses that allow small states to defer debt after a catastrophe and the design of multi-country programs aiming to bring clean energy to 100 million people in Africa. We break down practical tools like the World Bank Group Guarantee Platform, which aims to boost annual guarantees to $20 billion by 2030 to encourage private investment , and the IDA Private Sector Window that enabled the first utility-scale renewable energy project in Djibouti. This book moves past the jargon to provide a clear-eyed look at the operational details behind successful projects. It is a playbook for policymakers, practitioners, students, and anyone who wants to understand the intricate and inspiring work of building a more livable planet.

Disclaimer: This author has no affiliation with the board and it is independently produced under nominative fair use.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Azhar Sario Hungary
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3384721012
• ISBN 13: 9783384721013
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 204
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible