Despite tremendous progress in student’s enrolment, around 3.5 million school age children are still out of school and around 50 percent of schools operate in open areas or under tents. The provision of...
Given its geographic characteristics, Tajikistan’s sub-national and international connectivity is severely constrained by exposure to various natural hazards. Roads are regularly cut off by hazards, significantly...
Given its geographic characteristics, Tajikistan’s sub-national and international connectivity is severely constrained by exposure to various natural hazards. Roads are regularly cut off by hazards, significantly...
Georgia’s current tourism offering is oriented toward low-spending neighboring markets and,although there is growth in high-spend global markets, the share is still very small. The majority of international...
The present report provides a cryosphere perspective on Bhutan’s water resources, monitoring needs, and climate services. Main concerns are with glaciers, snow, permafrost, and related cold climate conditions...
Afghanistan’s rugged mountain landscape and generally arid climate make it prone to several natural hazards. Climate change also poses threat to Afghanistan’s natural resources, of which the majority of...
On June 25 the World Bank will mark its 57th birthday, for it was on June 25, 1946, that the Bank formally opened for business. This auspicious event was preceded by a great deal of preparatory work. The...
A forthcoming report by the World Health Organization (WHO) on evidence for policy is already fuelling passionate debate, especially among scientists. Opinions are divided: some scientists believe strongly...