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Capitalizing on New Beginnings in South Sudan

*This blog was written by Catherine Morris, Carbon Finance Unit, World Bank

GEDI: A New Tool for Entrepreneurship-led Development

The effects of economic development are well known: reduced suffering, increased opportunity, broader prosperity, and enriched lives.  Development also helps to stabilize governments and incre

Geographic Fragmentation: A Stark Impediment to the Development of the Palestinian Economy

The Palestinian economy first came under the direct control of Israel after the June 1967 war.

Myanmar: Managing the Invasion of Donors

Is Myanmar the “last donor frontier”: 60 million persons in an impoverished country that has had little development assistance for decades.

Are Islamic Banks a More Powerful Force for Post-Conflict Economic Development than Conventional Banks?

Re-establishing or improving banking services is generally recognised as an important way to promote economic development and stability in post-conflict economies.

Conflict and Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Assessment of the Issues and Evidence

This Working Paper argues that armed conflicts have been the single most important determinant of poverty and human misery in Sub-Saharan Africa, affecting more than half the countries of the continent during the past two decades.

Remittances and Economic Development in Somalia

This World Bank report examines the effects of remittances in the war economy of Somalia. It looks at the role remittances perform in allowing for the existence of informal finance institutions despite the lack of a formal government.

Case Study: JOBS Project (Bangladesh)

This report examines efforts at job creation in one of the world’s poorest nations. It offers examples of ways to overcome serious problems in other poor countries and generate sustainable income.

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