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Success of China’s Belt & Road Initiative Depends on Deep Policy ...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) could speed up economic development and reduce poverty for dozens of developing countries—but it must be accompanied by deep policy reforms to mitigate risks.
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 …
Belt and Road Initiative in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Mar 11, 2019 · 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 …
Egypt - Country Environmental Analysis : Promoting Circular Economy …
Jun 9, 2024 · The purpose of this analysis is to help Egypt address some of these environmental challenges by providing strategic guidance to the government to achieve green, resilient, and …
From Classrooms to Roads: How Ordinary Citizens are Transforming …
May 20, 2025 · 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 …
Despite Improvements, Kenya’s Fiscal Path is Fragile Amid High Debt ...
May 27, 2025 · Kenya’s public debt remains at high risk of distress, with interest payments absorbing about a third of tax revenue. Reforms to strengthen fiscal sustainability in an equitable way while …
2023 International Debt Report - World Bank Group
Dec 13, 2023 · Amid the biggest surge in global interest rates in four decades, developing countries spent a record $443.5 billion to service their external public and publicly guaranteed debt in 2022, the …
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 …
World Bank Increases the Competitiveness and Inclusiveness of Chad’s ...
Apr 25, 2024 · The World Bank has approved $150 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Chad improve the resilience, competitiveness, and …