Books by World Bank

Extends the analysis of the framework presented in The Challenge of Establishing World-Class Universities (Salmi 2009) and by examining the recent experience of 11 universities in nine countries that have grappled with the challenges of building successful research institutions in difficult circumstances and learning from the lessons of these experiences.

This book provides a step-by-step guide to the use of ADePT for the quantitative analysis of equity and financial protection in the health sector. It also elucidates the concepts and methods used by the software and supplies more detailed, technical explanations.

The global financial crisis triggered a broad reassessment of economic integration policies in developed and developing countries worldwide. The crisis-induced collapse in trade was the sharpest ever since World War II. This book brings together recent empirical work on the trade collapse, its causes and consequences, and the broader trade policy agenda in the post-crisis environment.

Charts ICT revolution that has swept across Africa since the end of the 1990s. Large-scale investment in the sector has transformed telecommunications from a luxury enjoyed by a privileged few to a mass-market service, used in villages and cities alike, across the continent. This reviews the rapid growth in networks and the emergence of the mobile phone as a part of everyday life in Africa.

Presents the findings and recommendations of the evaluation of the World Bank's Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Pilot Program. It shows that SEA can contribute to improving development policy and sector reform by calling attention to environmental and social priorities, strengthening constituencies, enhancing policy capacities, and improving social accountability.

Analyses business reactions to the economic crisis through the lens of global value chains (GVCs). After reviewing the mechanisms underpinning the transmission of economic shocks in a world economy where trade and GVCs play increasing roles, the book assesses the impact of the crisis on global trade, production, and demand in a variety of sectors.

To assist in developing a strategy for a new phase of reforms that promotes more inclusive and sustainable growth, this recommends a three-pillar approach: eliminating absolute poverty, reducing inequality in opportunities, and containing inequality in outcomes. It also proposes a range of policy actions in these three broad areas.

Looks at the effects of increased trade in select services sectors, providing concrete recommendations that will allow developing countries to maximize the benefits and minimize the costs of opening.

Presents specific policy options for the MOPH to consider to further build on the early gains made in the health sector in Afghanistan. The guiding principles of these options are consistency with the Ministry's vision and feasibility of implementation. These policy options tell a story with the central theme of expanding service coverage and what the Ministry needs to do to make that happen.

Evaluates the adequacy of the Education Training and Skills Development Sector (ETSDS) in Swaziland. Acknowledging that financing reforms will be a challenge, this paper makes recommendations to enhance the program's effectiveness, such as expanding access, strengthening delivery modes, and minimizing financial barriers to education and training.

Offers a conceptual framework for understanding and learning about technology innovation policies and programs, and their implementation in the context of different countries.

A report that discusses the opportunities and challenges for the Caribbean associated with trade liberalization and provides an agenda of policy actions to accelerate trade integration and growth and reduce poverty.

Analyzes public expenditure on health in a post-conflict situation in the context of a Government's measure to eliminate user fees for maternal and child health care services.

Addresses the risks faced by youth in Argentina such as low education attainment, unemployment, teenage pregnancy, use and abuse of drugs and alcohol, becoming victims of crime, and low level of civic participation, as well as the policy options for addressing them.

Describes how schools have been used as a platform for delivering familiar, safe, and simple health and nutrition interventions to hard-to-reach children in low-income countries. It will be of particular interest to those working in the fields of education, health and nutrition, and early childhood development.

Climate change threatens to derail development. The World Bank, with an articulated Strategic Framework on Development and Climate Change, must confront these entangled threats in helping its clients to carve out a sustainable growth path. This title assesses the Bank's experience with key win-win policies in the energy sector.

The Angolan economy is now experiencing massive oil windfall gains that are expected to last throughout the next decade. This paper proposes a strategic approach for spending and distributing the oil revenue for the well being of people in Angola.

Domestic government debt markets play a critical role in managing public debt effectively and reducing the vulnerability of developing countries to financial crises. This book draws insights from 12 developing and emerging market country case studies.