Mobility and Transport Connectivity Series Performance-based contracts for in the State of Bahia Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance Eric Lancelot Joanna Moody Gabriel Pereira Caldeira Carlos Garzón Guinea Carlos Augusto Costa David Anibal Coelho da Costa Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Performance-based contracts for Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance in the State of Bahia 3 © 2026 The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washingt ...

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K N O W L E D GE B RI E F Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) PLAN NACER AT 20: LEGACY, LESSONS, AND THE ROAD AHEAD Vanina Camporeale Cecilia Zanetta KEY MESSAGES Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized 0 With continued support from the World Bank, the Plan Nacer model became the cornerstone of Argentina's broader efforts to build a universal public health insurance system - ensuring that all individuals, regardless of geographic ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry discussed Core Insights - Disasters due to natural hazards significantly threaten well-being and increase poverty risk, with an estimated 25.6 million people at risk of poverty due to disasters, including 12.7 million facing extreme poverty [2] - Adaptive social protection (ASP) integrates social protection, disaster risk management, and climate adaptation to enhance resilience against disasters, with a focus on balancing coverage and intensity of support [2][10] - The optimal approach for reducing socio-economic disaster impacts generally involves prioritizing intensity of support for lower-income populations, as they benefit more from early coverage increases compared to higher-income countries [2] Summary by Sections Introduction - Disasters can severely impact livelihoods and push individuals into poverty, creating "poverty traps" that are difficult to escape [8][9] Methods and Data - A microsimulation model is used to estimate consumption and well-being losses due to disaster-related asset damages, accounting for socio-economic characteristics and recovery rates [14][15] Results - Globally, 12.7 million people are at risk of extreme poverty due to disasters, with earthquakes and floods being the most significant contributors [29][32] - The average annual damages to assets amount to $589 billion, translating to consumption losses of $758 billion and well-being losses of $1,143 billion [39] - The report highlights that lower-income countries face the highest relative risks of falling into poverty due to disasters [33][40] Benefits of Adaptive Social Protection - The report evaluates various ASP measures, indicating that increasing the intensity of benefits is more effective for poverty reduction than merely expanding coverage [50][56] - Uniform post-disaster support can significantly reduce consumption and well-being losses, with optimal outcomes achieved through a combination of high coverage and intensity [49][52] - Proportional post-disaster support, which adjusts aid based on asset damages, yields greater reductions in consumption and well-being losses compared to uniform support [56]

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - The Pacific region's urban areas face significant risks from natural hazards, which are projected to increase due to climate change and urbanization. The report aims to quantify the exposure at risk (EaR) from critical natural hazards in 38 urban areas across 10 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) [19][30]. - The analysis reveals that between 2024 and 2050, population exposure to earthquakes is expected to increase by 130%, while exposure to cyclone hazards will rise by 74%. For floods, population exposure will increase by 126%, and economic exposure will rise by 63%. Coastal flooding will see a 95% increase in population exposure and a 60% rise in economic exposure [23][24]. Summary by Sections Executive Summary - The report details risk modeling and scientific analyses to identify EaR from natural hazards in 38 urban areas in 10 PICs, supporting urban planning and risk reduction interventions [19][20]. Introduction - Pacific cities and towns are highly vulnerable to natural hazards, with significant risks from tropical cyclones, floods, and earthquakes. The report emphasizes the need for systematic assessment of exposure to these hazards [30][31]. Methodology - The exposure assessment involved delineating administrative boundaries, estimating populations, and determining building stock. This foundational analysis is critical for estimating the built-up elements at risk [40][41]. - The report employs a comprehensive Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment for earthquake hazards, utilizing stochastic simulations to quantify potential ground shaking [54][66]. - For tropical cyclone hazards, a robust stochastic assessment methodology is used to quantify the frequency and intensity of severe winds in the selected urban areas [68][78]. - Flood hazards are analyzed using FastFlood to simulate peak flood parameters, incorporating spatially distributed hydrology and efficient flood routing algorithms [81][84]. Key Results - The report ranks the EaR for 38 urban areas by hazard, with lower rankings indicating higher exposure. Cities like Port Vila, Honiara, and Nadi rank highly across various hazard types [23][26]. - The analysis indicates a significant increase in exposure to natural hazards, necessitating urgent action for risk reduction and urban resilience planning [23][37].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the agriculture sector in relation to air pollution and clean air solutions. Core Insights - The agriculture sector has a complex relationship with air pollution, contributing to and being affected by it. Agricultural practices such as crop residue burning, pesticide application, fertilizer use, and livestock management release pollutants, while air pollution negatively impacts crop yields and soil health [11][12][15]. - Particulate matter (PM2.5) is a significant air pollutant originating from agricultural activities, which can travel long distances and affect urban areas [11][14]. - Effective solutions to reduce air pollution from agriculture require a multifaceted approach, including policy changes, technological advancements, education, and collaboration [11][12]. Summary by Sections 1. Overview - Agricultural activities contribute to air pollution and are adversely affected by it, necessitating strategies to mitigate these impacts for sustainable food production and environmental health [12][15]. 2. Crop Residue Burning - Crop residue burning reached 402 million metric tons globally in 2021, a 64% increase since 1961, with major contributions from China, India, and the United States [19][20]. - The practice is prevalent in regions like India and China, where it significantly contributes to air pollution and health risks [20][22]. 3. Fertilizers and Pesticides - Global artificial fertilizer production has surged from 20 million tons in 1950 to nearly 190 million tons today, with usage increasing by 32% from 2000 to 2022 [49][51]. - Fertilizers are a primary source of ammonia emissions, contributing significantly to PM2.5 levels in various regions [55][60]. 4. Livestock Operations and Manure Management - Intensive livestock farming generates substantial PM2.5 emissions from manure management and feedlots, contributing to air pollution [11][14]. 5. Soil Health, Deforestation, and Farm Machinery - Agricultural practices disturb soil, leading to dust generation and PM2.5 pollution, particularly in arid regions [11][14]. 6. A Way Forward - Solutions to reduce air pollution from agriculture include promoting sustainable practices, improving nitrogen use efficiency, and developing value chains for crop residues [35][39][67].