This factbook presents numbers and facts behind the stories of international migration and remittances, drawing on authoritative, publicly available data. It provides a comprehensive picture of emigr
'The Little Data Book on External Debt' provides a quick reference for users interested in external debt stocks and flows, major economic aggregates, key debt ratios, and the currency composition of l
This annual report from the World Bank examines the South Asia region's economies and its recovery from the global economic crisis. The report finds that South Asia's strong rebound since March 2009 i
This evaluation assesses the performance of IFC’s energy efficiency finance program in China aimed at stimulating energy efficiency investments through bank guarantees and technical assistance. The di
Trade and Transport Facilitation Assessment is part of the World Bank Studies series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate public disc
Sustaining Educational and Economic Momentum in Africa is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stim
This study was to analyze the future role of natural gas in the energy mix of countries of South East Europe. The study further identifies regional, cross-border and country-specific gas infrastructur
This evaluation examines the relevance and effectiveness of Poverty Reduction Support Credits (PRSCs), introduced by the Bank in early 2001 to support comprehensive growth, improve social conditions,
The WDI CD ROM contains time series data for more than 200 economies from 1960-2008, single-year observations, and spreadsheets on many topics. It contains more than 1,000 country tables and the text
The training and development of human capital in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will help countries in the region diversify their economies, carry out economic transformation, and support sustainable growt
'The Little Data Book on Africa 2010' is a pocket edition of 'Africa Development Indicators 2010'. It contains some 115 key indicators on economics, human development, governance, and partnership and
Published annually since 1978, the World Development Report has long been an influential publication and an essential reference on the world economy and the state of economic and social development. E
The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update 2010, Volume I, is the World Bank's comprehensive, twice-yearly review of the region's economies. In this edition. the Bank finds that, largely th
Emerging Europe and Central Asia, the region made up of the countries of Central and South East Europe (CSE) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), is a major energy supplier to both Easter
“The crisis has deeply impacted virtually every economy in the world, and although growth has returned, much progress in the fight against poverty has been lost. More difficult international condition
Today's enormous development challenges are complicated by the reality of climate change-the two are inextricably linked and together demand immediate attention. Climate change threatens all countries
Today's enormous development challenges are complicated by the reality of climate change-the two are inextricably linked and together demand immediate attention. Climate change threatens all countries
The seventh in a series of annual reports investigating the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it, 'Doing Business' presents quantitative indicators on business regula
Argentina approaches its bicentennial as an independent republic and has a window of opportunity in social protection policy. Following the most serious economic crisis in its history during 2001-02,
Bolivia's informal economic sector is the largest in Latin America, and women-owned businesses tend to be overrepresented in the informal sector and to be less profitable than firms in the formal sect
Cities now house half the world’s population and produce 70 percent of its GDP. Managing them well helps development. Strengthening municipal management of planning, finance, and service provision has
Bolivia’s informal economic sector is the largest in Latin America and has been attributed to many factors including the burden of regulations, the weakness of public institutions, and the lack of per
This report from The World Bank evaluates Phase I of the "win-win" energy policy reforms that combine strategies for energy pricing, energy efficiency and reconciliation of global and national goals f
Over the past two years, the world has seen turmoil in a relatively small segment of the U.S. credit markets morph into a severe global economic and financial crisis. Although aggressive monetary poli
'Global Development Finance' - the World Bank's annual report on the external financing of developing countries - provides monitoring and analysis of development finance, identifying key emerging tren
Money laundering and the financing of terrorism are global problems that not only threaten a country’s security, but also compromise the stability, transparency, and efficiency of its financial system
Information and communication technology (ICT) is a critical part of the ever more integrated global economy, where knowledge-based activities have become increasingly important and pervasive. ICT ena
Gender-related statistics have been abstracted from World Development Indicators 2009 for use as a quick reference. It covers 36 indicators for 1990 and 2007 in 209 member countries of the World Bank,
This new addition to the 'Little DataBook' series presents at-a-glance tables for over 140 economies showing the most recent national data on key indicators of information and communications technolog
Argentina’s youth—6.7 million between the ages of 15 and 24—are an important, but to a certain extent untapped, resource for development. Over 2 million (31 percent) have already engaged in risky beha
Once a German possession, Namibia was ruled by apartheid South Africa until 1990, and is now quite prosperous by the standards of sub-Saharan Africa. The report surveys the people and poverty, the eco
The World Bank approaches malaria not only as a major public health issue but also as a broader development problem that costs Africa US$12 billion a year and helps keep families and communities in po
'The Little Data Book on Africa 2008/09' is a pocket edition of 'Africa Development Indicators 2008/09'. It contains some 115 key indicators on economics, human development, governance, and partnershi
How many people are using banking services in poor countries? What financial services are used? And how could access to banking services be expanded to include more people? 'Banking the Poor' explores
The Doing Business series provides research, data, and analysis on regulationin 181 economies across 10 areas of the business life cycle. Doing Business2009 identifies top reformers in business regula
This evaluation assesses the Bank Group's support for environmental sustainability—in both the public and private sectors—over the past 15 years. It identifies several crucial constraints that need to
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
Accurate weather and climate services can help mitigate weather disasters, support the productivity of smallholding and commercial agriculture, conserve energy, and promote safe transportation. This s
'Global Development Finance' - the World Bank's annual report on the external financing of developing countries - provides monitoring and analysis of development finance, identifying key emerging tren
'Global Development Finance'—the World Bank's annual report on the external financing of developing countries—provides monitoring and analysis of development finance, identifying key emerging trends a
