This document delineates a simple conceptual framework for assessing fiscal space for health and provides an illustrative ...

The World Bank and the IDB jointly developed the Amazonia Bond Issuance Guide¬lines (Guidelines) to provide guidance and suggestions for the issuance of capital market instruments to finance ...

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Economic Update offers a comprehensive evaluation of the country’s economy, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth, macro-fiscal stability, and development in the face of ...

Emerging markets have long been viewed as high-risk destinations for investment, particularly investments in companies.

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When leaders face political economy constraints, is it best to delay all decarbonization initiatives until a sectorally ...

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The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) identifies ways that Cameroon can achieve its overall development ...

This policy report studies Kiribati’s coconut sector, and proposes ways to remove distortions, increase efficiency, and encourage diversification. It does this while taking into account the coconut ...