One of a series of pocket-sized books that provide a quick reference to development data on different topics, 'The Little Data Book on Private Sector Development 2012' provides data for more than 20 k
As the global population heads toward 9 billion by 2050, decisions made today will lock countries into growth patterns that may or may not be sustainable in the future. Care must be taken to ensure t
Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? 'World Development Indicators' is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. This indispensable statistical ref
Global Development Finance 2012:External Debt of Developing Countries isa continuation of the World Bank’s publicationsGlobal Development Finance, Volume II (1997through 2009) and the earlier World De
The lives of women around the world have improved dramatically, at a pace and scope diffi cult to imagine even 25 years ago. Women have made unprecedented gains in rights, education, health, and acces
Updated to include the latest statistics from the World Bank's World Development Indicators database, this volume features key aspects of human development linked to geography. Colorful maps, graphs a
Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? World Development Indicators is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. This indispensable statistical refer
Development patterns, increasing population pressure, and the demand for better livelihoods in many parts of the globe all contribute to a steadily deepening global water crisis. Development redirects
This evaluation assesses the effectiveness of the World Bank’s 2001 gender strategy and the results thereof. Covering the period fiscal 2002-08, the evaluation finds that the Bank made progress in ge
This book/CD-ROM report contains data tables of about 450 macroeconomic, sectoral, and social indicators in 53 African countries, with additional data on the CD-ROM. Data are given on areas such as na
'Africa Development Indicators 2010 (ADI) Multiple-user CD-ROM' edition offers a comprehensive database with year-by-year time series of most indicators going back to 1970. The database contains over
Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? 'World Development Indicators' is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. This indispensable statistical ref
Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? 'World Development Indicators', the World Bank's respected statistical publication presents the most current and accurate information on gl
The 'Independent Evaluation of IFC's Development Results 2009' assesses the development outcomes and additionality (unique role and contribution) of IFC interventions. It analyzes factors driving resu
Published in association with Harper Collins, the completely revised and updated second edition of the Atlas of Global Development vividly illustrates the key development challenges facing our world t
Rising densities of human settlements, migration and transport to reduce distances to market, and specialization and trade facilitated by fewer international divisions are central to economic developm
For the World Bank and its partners, the ever-present test is to deliver results-to lift people out of poverty and promote socially and environmentally sustainable development. Achieving such success
'The Little Data Book on Private Sector Development 2008' is one of a series of pocket-sized books intended to provide a quick reference to development data on different topics. 'The Little Data Book
Why have only 13 developing world economies achieved sustained, high growth since World War II?Why is engagement with the global economy necessary to achieve high growth?Why do many countries, blesse
The World Bank finances about US$720 million in training every year, through both its lending projects and its in-house World Bank Institute (WBI). The evaluation found that while most of the training
After almost a decade of successful macroeconomic management and several bold policy decisions, Indonesia is finally in a position of fiscal strength. Since 2006, Indonesia has freed up 'fiscal space'
The world's demand for food is expected to double within the next 50 years, while the natural resources that sustain agriculture will become increasingly scarce, degraded, and vulnerable to the effect
The 'Little Data Book on Private Sector Development 2007' is one of a series of pocket-sized books intended to provide a quick reference to development data on different topics. The 'Little Data Book
An at-a-glance guide to the world's most pressing problems and challenges. Presents colorful world maps and engaging graphics that provide a wealth of information for over 200 countries and territor
Construction of infrastructure, a pre-requisite for sustained socioeconomic growth, often requires acquisition of land and, therefore, physical relocation and economic displacement of people. If such
'The Africa Multi-Country AIDS Program 2000–2006' shows that the funding made available through the World Bank's Multi-Country AIDS Program (MAP) has dramatically increased access to HIV prevention,
The trade dimension of services has sometimes been overlooked - partially because services are still considered as "non-tradable" by policymakers or are "invisible" in trade statistics. Yet, rapid adv
By 2020, about 63 percent of the population of West Africa will live in cities. WIth most African countries decentralizing, there is critical need to help local governments become financially sound,
Global Development Finance- the World Bank's annual report on the external debt of developing countries-includes comprehensive data for 128 countries, as well as summary data for regions and income gr
'Healthy Development: The World Bank Strategy for Health, Nutrition, & Population Results' updates the Bank's contribution to improving health outcomes, including the 2015 Millennium Development Goals
By 2020, about 63 percent of the population of West Africa will live in cities. WIth most African countries decentralizing, there is critical need to help local governments become financially sound,
En financant le Programme plurinational contre le SIDA (PPS), la Banque mondiale a permis un considerable elargissement de l'acces aux services de prevention, de soins et de traitement lies au VIH en
