The ongoing conflict in Yemen has led to substantial destruction of physical infrastructure and significant disruptions in public services, livelihoods, income and well-being of individuals and households throughout the country.
... See More + With little signs of the conflict abating,innovative options are now being explored to rehabilitate infrastructure and restore services during and immediately after conflict.This note reviews the existing service delivery landscape in Yemen, examines immediate to short term institutional and implementation challenges in service delivery (energy, water, telecommunications, transport, education, health etc.), and proposes a framework for rapid restoration and enhancement of service delivery in post-conflict Yemen. This note is part of a broader set of notes examining Inclusive Service Delivery in Yemen and it serves as an umbrella note to identify the common challenges, as well as outline a shared set of principles, priorities and approaches in service delivery restoration.
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This note is a part of a series of policy notes prepared by the World Bank in anticipation of a post-conflict transition in Yemen. These notes aim to identify immediate priorities for stabilization, recovery and restoration of services and infrastructure in the aftermath of Yemen’s current conflict.
... See More + A subset within these notes specifically focused on ways to restore service delivery in an inclusive manner immediately after conflict. As such, these notes examined short-to-medium-term institutional challenges facing the restoration and improvement of service across sectors. They focused on the immediate post-conflict priorities and challenges facing Energy, Water, Telecommunication, Education, Health, and Transport sectors in restoring services while also contributing to higher-level objectives of addressing systemic inequities and reinforcing trust in the state. These notes make practical suggestions to the Government of Yemen and international development partners to provide immediate post-conflict support to ensure empowerment, accountability, and better governance in service delivery. The current paper focuses specifically on steps required to restore Water services in a more inclusive manner immediately after the conflict ends Yemen.
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In spite of sustained economic growth over the past two decades, the population in the Dominican Republic did not achieve significant welfare improvements until recently.
... See More + After a sharp rise in the early 2000s, poverty rates shave been falling in recent years, and one possible explanation is that fiscal policy may not be redistributive enough. At least until recently, the pace of poverty reduction has been slower in the Dominican Republic than in other countries with similar growth rates. The Dominican Republic has made notable efforts to increase social spending. As mandated by law and demanded by the citizenry, public outlays for education doubled in recent years - from around 2.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2011 to close to 4 percent in 2013. In January 2013, a series of micro simulation exercises looked at the impact of selected fiscal policy tools on poverty and inequality; the results were mixed. This World Bank study analyzes the impact of fiscal policy in 2013, using the commitment to equity (CEQ) methodology that includes several fiscal instruments and social programs targeting the poor (direct and indirect taxes, transfers, conditional cash transfers (CCTs), public services in educations, and health). The paper’s main contributions are: first, understanding how selected taxes and transfers programs affect income distribution in the Dominican Republic. Second, comparing the Dominican Republic’s results with a number of countries in which the CEQ methodology has been applied, including some with similar incomes per capita such as Costa Rica and Peru. Third, discussing a series of alternative fiscal scenarios that will help enhance the redistributive capacity of the Dominican state.
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The economies of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) are facing complex challenges. In the eastern part of the region the task of governments is to orchestrate a coordinated crisis response.
... See More + The collapse of oil revenues and the associated decline in remittances triggered a chain reaction of shocks. Adjustment to these shocks requires a new monetary policy regime, resolution of serious fragilities in banking sectors, fiscal reforms that put government finances on a sustainable path, while guaranteeing fair burden sharing, and facilitation of job creation in sectors that compete internationally. In the western part of the region policy coordination within the European Union is being tested by the refugee crisis and a possible Brexit. Meanwhile the Chinese economy has slowed down and is in the process of fundamental transformation. Also these developments have major impacts on the ECA region. The report analyses all these challenges and points at the opportunities to become more competitive in global markets.
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The country is at a dangerous crossroads not just for the security of its people but also for the stability of the region. Since at least the early 1980s Iraq has been in a continuous state of conflict or fragility such as the war with Iran (1980-88), the Gulf war of 1990-91, the 2003 war, widespread acts of terrorism since 2003, and the 2006-08 Sunni insurgency.
... See More + Between 2003 and 2012, 182,000 people were killed by violent means. Iraq was slowly emerging from this long and protracted institutional transition and political instability that had also weakened institutional capacity and the state’s ability to deliver on its social contract with the Iraqi people. As a result, the country is persistently ranked around or below the 10th percentile globally based on indicators of government effectiveness, rule of law, and control of corruption. Amid this already vulnerable situation, Iraq has been hit by the ISIS insurgency. This has caused a quadrupling of violent deaths compared to 2009-12, adding 42,000 to the violent death count, and causing a loss of control of about one-third of the territory to the insurgency. This Development Policy Financing (DPF) seeks to safeguard economic stability and basic service delivery. The Emergency Fiscal Stabilization, Energy Sustainability, and State-Owned Enterprise Transparency Development Policy Financing (DPF) in the amount of US$1.2 billion will be disbursed in a single tranche. Iraq urgently needs support to help sustain the economy and protect the delivery of basic services to the Iraqi population while the government starts undertaking needed reforms. The DPF is built around three pillars, which are also its Program Development Objectives (PDOs), namely to improve: (1) expenditure management; (2) sustainability of energy supply; and (3) transparency of SOEs. The PDOs support key elements of Iraq’s medium-term development priorities, as detailed by the Prime Minister during his inauguration speech to Parliament in September 2014, and in the strategic priorities in Ministries: 2014-18 action plan which lays out the six priorities of his new Government.
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The project development objective of the Emergency Food and Livestock Crisis Response Project of Chad is to improve the availability and access to food, and secure agricultural production and stabilization of livestock for target beneficiaries affected by conflict in Central African Republic (CAR).
... See More + This will be done through: (i) targeted assistance for food; (ii) support to crop and livestock production activities; and (iii) support for prevention of conflict activities. The main beneficiaries of the project are refugees and returnees from CAR one hand, the local populations of the host communities in areas where displaced populations are resettled on the other hand. Main negative environmental impacts: The distribution of specific foods (seeds, vegetable oils and canned fish) and supplements will create the production of non-biodegradable food waste at household level. To this end, a plan for waste must be placed in the project including waste separation at the base. The distribution of improved seeds, fertilizers and agricultural tools aim to support producers for the development of agricultural areas. These agricultural facilities are to be accompanied by crop intensification and lead to increase the use of pesticides and fertilizers where probable negative impacts occur on vegetation, soil, water, human and animal health. The proper management of pesticides and other chemicals must be accompanied by actions proposed in the Pesticide Management Plan (PGP).
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The project development objective of the Emergency Food and Livestock Crisis Response Project of Chad is to improve the availability and access to food, and secure agricultural production and stabilization of livestock for target beneficiaries affected by conflict in Central African Republic (CAR).
... See More + This will be done through: (i) targeted assistance for food; (ii) support to crop and livestock production activities; and (iii) support for prevention of conflict activities. The main beneficiaries of the project are refugees and returnees from CAR one hand, the local populations of the host communities in areas where displaced populations are resettled on the other hand. Main negative environmental impacts: The distribution of specific foods (seeds, vegetable oils and canned fish) and supplements will create the production of non-biodegradable food waste at household level. To this end, a plan for waste must be placed in the project including waste separation at the base. The distribution of improved seeds, fertilizers and agricultural tools aim to support producers for the development of agricultural areas. These agricultural facilities are to be accompanied by crop intensification and lead to increase the use of pesticides and fertilizers where probable negative impacts occur on vegetation, soil, water, human and animal health. The proper management of pesticides and other chemicals must be accompanied by actions proposed in the Pesticide Management Plan (PGP).
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The principal purpose of the First Development Policy Operation (DPO-1) Program (2009-2011) is to provide support to the Government of the Republic of Armenia to address vulnerabilities, particularly in the context of the global economic crisis, while strengthening competitiveness for more rapid growth in the post-crisis period.
... See More + The bedrock of crisis management must continue to be a macroeconomic framework that supports fiscal and external balance, including appropriate exchange rate management, while preserving debt sustainability over the medium term. In improving competitiveness, the DPO program will assist the Government to alleviate private sector and governance constraints. Thus, the DPO series proposes to focus on high impact reforms aimed at public sector modernization and private sector development. Priority reforms need to span both the public and private sectors and focus on the following to unlock growth potential, alleviate the human capital constraint, and reduce corruption: strengthening the business environment through lower business registration and inspection costs; improving corporate governance; modernizing the regulatory framework in telecommunications, mining, and energy; reducing compliance costs through tax and customs reform; and improving efficiency and accountability in public financial management through system reform and strengthening incentives in the civil service.
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This publication has been prepared as part of IFC's overall crisis-response program, with funding from the Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank (OeEB), the Development Bank of Austria.
... See More + The content of the handbook is based on empirical academic research and on the authors own practical experiences. This handbook presents crisis response from the perspective of boards and non-executive directors, with a focus on companies in emerging markets. It seeks to serve as a tool to help emerging market companies and their boards improve their crisis preparedness, recover from the recent financial turmoil, and emerge as more sustainable and competitive businesses. It is IFC's hope that these improvements will also make companies more resilient to the impacts of any future crisis.
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This publication has been prepared as part of IFC's overall crisis-response program, with funding from the Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank (OeEB), the Development Bank of Austria.
... See More + The content of the handbook is based on empirical academic research and on the authors own practical experiences. This handbook presents crisis response from the perspective of boards and non-executive directors, with a focus on companies in emerging markets. It seeks to serve as a tool to help emerging market companies and their boards improve their crisis preparedness, recover from the recent financial turmoil, and emerge as more sustainable and competitive businesses. It is IFC's hope that these improvements will also make companies more resilient to the impacts of any future crisis.
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This publication has been prepared as part of IFC's overall crisis-response program, with funding from the Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank (OeEB), the Development Bank of Austria.
... See More + The content of the handbook is based on empirical academic research and on the authors own practical experiences. This handbook presents crisis response from the perspective of boards and non-executive directors, with a focus on companies in emerging markets. It seeks to serve as a tool to help emerging market companies and their boards improve their crisis preparedness, recover from the recent financial turmoil, and emerge as more sustainable and competitive businesses. It is IFC's hope that these improvements will also make companies more resilient to the impacts of any future crisis.
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This publication has been prepared as part of IFC's overall crisis-response program, with funding from the Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank (OeEB), the Development Bank of Austria.
... See More + The content of the handbook is based on empirical academic research and on the authors own practical experiences. This handbook presents crisis response from the perspective of boards and non-executive directors, with a focus on companies in emerging markets. It seeks to serve as a tool to help emerging market companies and their boards improve their crisis preparedness, recover from the recent financial turmoil, and emerge as more sustainable and competitive businesses. It is IFC's hope that these improvements will also make companies more resilient to the impacts of any future crisis.
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This publication has been prepared as part of IFC's overall crisis-response program, with funding from the Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank (OeEB), the Development Bank of Austria.
... See More + The content of the handbook is based on empirical academic research and on the authors own practical experiences. This handbook presents crisis response from the perspective of boards and non-executive directors, with a focus on companies in emerging markets. It seeks to serve as a tool to help emerging market companies and their boards improve their crisis preparedness, recover from the recent financial turmoil, and emerge as more sustainable and competitive businesses. It is IFC's hope that these improvements will also make companies more resilient to the impacts of any future crisis.
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This publication has been prepared as part of IFC's overall crisis-response program, with funding from the Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank (OeEB), the Development Bank of Austria.
... See More + The content of the handbook is based on empirical academic research and on the authors own practical experiences. This handbook presents crisis response from the perspective of boards and non-executive directors, with a focus on companies in emerging markets. It seeks to serve as a tool to help emerging market companies and their boards improve their crisis preparedness, recover from the recent financial turmoil, and emerge as more sustainable and competitive businesses. It is IFC's hope that these improvements will also make companies more resilient to the impacts of any future crisis.
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This publication has been prepared as part of IFC's overall crisis-response program, with funding from the Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank (OeEB), the Development Bank of Austria.
... See More + The content of the handbook is based on empirical academic research and on the authors own practical experiences. This handbook presents crisis response from the perspective of boards and non-executive directors, with a focus on companies in emerging markets. It seeks to serve as a tool to help emerging market companies and their boards improve their crisis preparedness, recover from the recent financial turmoil, and emerge as more sustainable and competitive businesses. It is IFC's hope that these improvements will also make companies more resilient to the impacts of any future crisis.
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In November 1991, Raja Chelliah was interviewed on behalf of the World Bank Group Archives oral history program by John Lewis, Richard Webb, and Devesh Kapur.
... See More + He talks about the Bank and its contribution in terms of volume of aid flowing, and concessional assistance in terms of total flow of resources to India which was substantial. During his tenure, the Bank has been giving policy advice in relation to particular sectors, for instance the transport sector, to follow the kind of policy and issue global tenders, when it comes to irrigation then the structure of tariffs and power and so on. He talks about some macroeconomic policies and financial sector reform, trade reform, fiscal reform during the period of different Prime Ministers like Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, and V.P.Singh. He speaks about how the international financial community had lost confidence in India's viability and its capacity to repay. He talks about inflation which he describes as a vicious circle. He concludes by saying that India will recommend lot of drastic reforms to handle the finances.
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