Documents & Reports
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Droughts and Deficits - Summary Evidence of the Global Impact on Economic Growth (English)
This paper presents new estimates of the effects of dry episodes (rainfall shocks) and droughts on gross domestic product per capita growth rates using state-of-the-art empirical methods. Rainfall and...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 182825 Document Date: June 14, 2023 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Zaveri,Esha Dilip,Damania,Richard,Engle,Nathan Lee
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Droughts and Deficits: The Global Impact of Droughts on Economic Growth (English)
As climate change intensifies, dry rainfall shocks and droughts are a growing concern. At the same time, scientific evidence suggests that the world has surpassed the safe planetary boundary for green...
Document Type: Policy Research Working Paper Report No.: WPS10453 Document Date: May 23, 2023 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Zaveri,Esha Dilip,Damania,Richard,Engle,Nathan Lee
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The Bangladesh Delta : A Lighthouse Case Study (English)
This case study report discusses current development strategy for the Bangladesh Delta, which reflects an integrated approach to disaster risk management and water resources management. In this context...
Document Type: Report Report No.: 156107 Document Date: January 25, 2021 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Van De Kamp Pakulski,Ingrid Maria Imelda,Laroche,Virginie,Kazi,Swarna,Shawky,Ahmed,Khaleduzzaman,A T M,Urrutia,Ignacio,Van Ledden,Mathijs,Browder,Greg J.,Engle,Nathan Lee
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Resilient Water Infrastructure Design Brief (English)
The purpose of the Resilient Water Infrastructure Design Brief is to guide users on how resilience can be built into the engineering design of their project. With a focus on the three natural hazards most...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 152530 Document Date: January 1, 2020 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Engle,Nathan Lee,Daniel,Medina,Felter,Greg,Sean,Nelson
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Framework for the Assessment of Benefits of Action or Cost of Inaction (BACI) for Drought Preparedness (English)
This working paper draws from the joint World Bank and World Meteorological Organization / Global Water Partnership Integrated Drought Management Program (IDMP) work stream on benefits of action and costs...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 141229 Document Date: September 1, 2019 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Venton,Paul Adrian,Venton,Courtenay Cabot,Limones,Natalia,Ward,Christopher,Pischke,Frederik,Engle,Nathan Lee,Wijnen,Marcus Marinus Petrus,Talbi,Amal
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Preparing for Future Droughts in Lima, Peru : Enhancing Lima’s Drought Management Plan to Meet Future Challenges (English)
Lima is the capital of and largest city in Peru, with an estimated population of about 10 million people. SEDAPAL, Lima’s water utility, provides water to most of the metropolitan region. While SEDAPAL...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 136703 Document Date: May 1, 2019 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Groves, David G.,Bonzanigo,Laura,Syme, James,Engle,Nathan Lee,Cabanillas, Ivan Rodriguez
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The Search for the Perfect Indicator : Reflections on Monitoring and Evaluation of Resilience for Improved Climate Risk Management (English)
Resilience-building activities are increasingly evident in development projects, and as a result, there is a growing focus on monitoring and evaluating the associated outcomes of these projects for improved...
Document Type: Journal Article Report No.: 136152 Document Date: January 1, 2019 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Hallegatte,Stephane,Engle,Nathan Lee
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Droughts in Brazil : proactive policy and management : Secas no Brasil : política e gestão (Portuguese)
As with many countries, droughts are often managed as a crisis in Brazil, rather than events for which officials and communities proactively prepare. Although droughts are not new to Brazil, the recent...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 110984 Document Date: December 1, 2016 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: De Nys,Erwin,Engle,Nathan Lee,Magalhaes,Antonio Rocha
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Search a new paradigm for drought management in Northeast: drought monitor : Monitor de Secas do Nordeste, em busca de um novo paradigma para a gestão de secas (English|Portuguese)
Document Type: Publication Report No.: 106302 Document Date: December 1, 2015 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Martins,Eduardo Sávio P.R.,De Nys,Erwin,Molejón,Carmen,Biazeto,Bruno,Silva,Robson Franklin Vieira,Engle,Nathan Lee
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Brazil - Living with the semi-arid and proactive drought management in Northeast Brazil : a new perspective : Living with the semi-arid and proactive drought management in Northeast Brazil : a new perspective (English)
The majority of Northeast Brazil falls within the semi-arid zone, an area that is defined by both a minimal amount of annual rainfall (i.e., 800 millimeters per year on average) and a concentration of...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 90527 Document Date: April 1, 2015 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: De Nys,Erwin,Engle,Nathan Lee
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Brazil - Living with the semi-arid and proactive drought management in Northeast Brazil : a new perspective : Convivência com o Semiárido e Gestão proativa da seca no Nordeste do Brasil: Uma nova Perspectiva (Portuguese)
The majority of Northeast Brazil falls within the semi-arid zone, an area that is defined by both a minimal amount of annual rainfall (i.e., 800 millimeters per year on average) and a concentration of...
Document Type: Brief Report No.: 90527 Document Date: May 1, 2014 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: De Nys,Erwin,Engle,Nathan Lee
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Climate change impacts on water resources management : adaptation challenges and opportunities in Northeast Brazil (English)
The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has a unique mix of qualities and challenges when it comes to the environment. It is exceptionally endowed with natural assets, with globally significant biodiversity...
Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 79528 Document Date: July 1, 2013 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Vazquez Alvarez,Victor,De Nys,Erwin,Engle,Nathan Lee,Frazao,Cybelle