Books by World Bank Institute

This volume examines wide-ranging issues confronting cites, and reviews tools, strategies and practices to address them. It examines nine 'windows' of urban management in the context of the new urban strategy of the World Bank, and recognises that cities are crucial in efforts to address poverty and development issues.

Developed as part of a five-year program of policy seminars on economic development, environmental management, economic globalization and environmental sustainability, this book is intended for decision makers, policy analysts, nongovernmental organization representatives, and those interested in environmentally sustainable development.

Case studies analyse specific natural resource conflicts in 10 countries and the interventions of people close to the conflicts. Four concept papers draw the case stories together around particular themes: culture, society, peace, and policy.

The media industry plays a critical role in any economy. It can influence economic, political and social outcomes. This work is concerned with factors which determine how the media industry supports economic progress. It cites examples which show the value of the information provided by the media.