world bank publications mai 2014 (7 résultats)

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This study is the culmination of efforts by Armenian institutions and researchers, the World Bank, and a team of international experts to jointly undertake an analytical study to address potential impacts climate change may have on Armenia's agricultural sector, but, more importantly, to develop a list of prioritised measures to adapt to those impacts. Specifically, this study provides a menu of options for climate change adaptation in the agricultural and water resources sectors.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, it is hard to find any macroeconomic policy report that does not include some reference to financial stability or systemic risk and the resulting need for 'macroprudential policies'. While there is a large and growing literature on macroprudential policies and financial stability, less attention has been paid to how macroprudential policies may facilitate macroeconomic stabilisation in the presence of large capital flows. To fill such a gap, this report looks at the use of reserve requirements (RR) as a macroprudential tool.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This study is the culmination of efforts by Azerbaijani institutions and researchers, the World Bank, and a team of international experts to jointly undertake an analytical study to address potential impacts climate change may have on Azerbaijan's agricultural sector, but, more importantly, to develop a list of prioritised measures to adapt to those impacts. Specifically, this study provides a menu of options for climate change adaptation in the agricultural and water resources sectors.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Governments in Africa are showing increasing interest in tourism as a source of growth and diversification. Recent work indicates that tourism in Africa can contribute effectively to economic development. The tourism industry throughout Africa often operates below international competitive standards, but several products already meet international standards of excellence. This Notes examines the government's role in ensuring economic, environmental, and cultural sustainability, poverty alleviation, and social inclusion.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Illustrates the World Bank's commitment to assist countries to respond to the opportunities and challenges posed by climate change. Undertaken in collaborative partnership with policy makers, farmers, civil society, and other stakeholders in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, it quantifies the impact and identifies key priorities for policies, programmes, and investments to reduce the vulnerability of agricultural systems to climate change in the South Caucasus.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are an accelerator in closing the 'accountability gap' for more open and collaborative governance.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - For the past decade, most South Asian countries have directed their efforts towards achieving universal access to elementary education. While these investments have led to more children being retained in school, they have not translated into better learning outcomes. This report analyses the performance of South Asian educational systems in terms of student learning.