Development Topics | World Bank Group Explore World Bank group data and analysis on global development topics like poverty reduction, education, health, economic growth, and more
Transforming Lao PDR from a Land-locked to a Land-linked Economy Transforming Lao PDR from a Land-locked to a Land-linked Economy The Lao-China Railway is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) With the right reforms undertaken by the Lao government, the railway connecting Lao PDR (and later Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore) to the vast BRI network could potentially increase aggregate income in Lao PDR by up to 21 percent over the long term
Belt and Road Initiative in Central Asia and the Caucasus Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects are expected to cut trade costs and enhance foreign investment in Central Asia and South Caucasus countries A key issue for countries is how to maximize BRI benefits and minimize risks of unsustainable debt, and environmental and social costs
Gabon Economic Update 2024: Designing Fiscal Policies for Sustainable . . . The Gabon Economic Update 2024 presents fiscal policy reforms to optimize fiscal revenues while allowing Gabon to advance the green growth potential of its wood industry Titled Designing Fiscal Policies for Sustainable Forestry, the report begins with an analysis of recent developments and outlook for Gabon’s economy
Chad | World Bank Group Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work in Chad Access Chad’s economy facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts and latest news
From Classrooms to Roads: How Ordinary Citizens are Transforming Zambia . . . With support from the Japan Social Development Fund and the World Bank, two initiatives in Zambia and Kenya are demonstrating how community-led approaches can enhance the impact of infrastructure investments through grassroots participation and local capacity strengthening
Developing Agribusiness Potential in the Laos-China Railway Corridor Smallholder farmers need assistance if they are to benefit from the new market opportunities offered by improved transport connections in Laos Agriculture accounts for more than a fifth of the Lao PDR’s exports and has the potential to raise revenues and so drive poverty reduction This study
eLearning course on Transport Connectivity, Logistics and Regional . . . The course consists of five modules, being the first on trade, Global Value Chains and regional integration The second module explores economic aspects of logistics and connectivity, aiming at improved market and logistics efficiency and competitiveness It also shows the importance of transport corridors and how to enhance their planning and operationalization, analyzing the BRI (Belt and
The World Bank Group Library Subscribe to Email Alerts Subscribe to the latest World Bank news, project documents, procurement notices, research, and more