Publications

The paper Partnering to Build a Better World: MDBs Common Approaches to Supporting Infrastructure Development presents a brief description of how MDBs work with their Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) .

The MDBs Joint Declaration of Aspirations on Actions to Support Infrastructure Investment is a tool developed to ensure that MDBs work together to scale up infrastructure investment and attract private sector investment.

The Guide to Guidance is principally aimed at public procurement authorities considering the use of public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) calculates the economic returns of its projects using internationally accepted methods.

This document provides advice related to fluvial flood risk management that addresses strategic planning, environmentally sensitive design and the implementation of works.

The purpose of the report is to help the Government of Armenia: analyze the current levels and structures of water and wastewater tariffs compared to the costs of service, the report covers the cost of Waste and Water Services, the affordability of WSS and alternatives for transitioning to cost-recovery level tariffs over time in Armenia.

This report focuses on the risks of climate change to development in Sub-Saharan Africa, South East Asia and South Asia, the report focuses on the poorest and the most vulnerable groups.

This book describes some key global water challenges, perspectives for remote sensing approaches, and their importance for water resources-related activities. It presents eight key types of water resources management variables, a list of sensors that can produce such information, and a description of existing data products with examples.

This aquaculture supply chain review aims to: (1) identify issues now present in the fish supply (export) chain, specifically pinpointing market imperfections as well as legal and regulatory obstacles; (2) develop recommendations to resolve the problems and challenges so identified, and thus contribute to the improvement of the business and investment environment by reducing costs and increasing productivity; and (3) contribute to enhancing the competitiveness and investment attractiveness of the Armenian

This publication aims to link the study of urban environmental issues with the advancement of more sustainable urban growth, the report looks at Kampala and Uganda including their background in the context of urban development and drivers of environmental sustainability.

This paper answers three questions surrounding the reform of water supply services in Abidjan. What motivated reform in a system that was already performing well? How and why did the reform affect sector performance, and what additional changes might improve performance further? And what explains the relatively strong performance of Abidjan's water system?

The study specifically examines whether power system size and coun¬try per capita income can be reliable indicators of initial conditions for guiding policy on power market structure.

This paper provides a preliminary assessment of expected benefits of government-backed identification systems for firms across a variety of industries.

This brief argues that we require more technology rather than lesss in developing countries since technology creates opportunities (leapfrogging), to generate jobs, increase earnings and be more inclusive, even though the technology could be widening the income inequality gap.

This study explains why and how the creation of institutionalized citizen engagement will enhance public accountability, performance, and customer responsiveness in the Indian urban water and sanitation sector.

The use of public-private partnerships to design, build and deliver infrastructure worldwide has grown significantly in the past decade.

This guidance note aims to explain key sector features of urban water supply and identify entry points for mapping governance risks.

This paper shows in terms of policy flow and implications, how Indian railways has been unwavering in providing sustenance for economic growth.

This publication is a guide for the government and donors in allocating and programming future funds to raise the efficiency of Afghanistan’s transport system.

This study examines the potential role of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program in improving aviation in the region.