Public Disclosure Authorized Utility of the Future Taking water and sanitation utilities beyond the next level 4.0 FEDERICO PEREZ PENALOSA CAMILO LOMBANA GUSTAVO SALTIEL A methodology to ignite transformation in water and sanitation utilities Federal Department of Economic Affairs. Eclucation and Research EAER State Secretariat for Economic Affairs seco Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized About the Water Global Practice Launched in 2014, the World Bank Grou ...

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Industry Overview - The study focuses on economic mobility in Malaysia from 2004 to 2022, analyzing poverty dynamics, vulnerability, and income mobility using a synthetic panel approach based on nationally representative household survey data [4][10] - The research employs three scenarios for setting poverty lines and investigates absolute and relative mobility across income groups, with a particular focus on chronic poverty and economic security [10][12] Key Findings on Poverty Dynamics - Chronic poverty in Malaysia decreased significantly from 22-28% of the population in 2004-2007 to 2-3% in 2019-2022, with the share of consistently non-poor individuals rising to around 88% [66] - Poverty entry rates declined from 13-21% in 2004-2007 to 3-5% in 2019-2022, indicating improved economic conditions and reduced vulnerability [66] - Conditional probabilities show that chances of escaping poverty increased from 29-41% in 2004 to 60-76% in 2019-2022, while the likelihood of remaining poor decreased from 59-71% to 24-40% over the same period [70] Subgroup Analysis - Ethnic disparities in chronic poverty have narrowed, with Bumiputeras experiencing a decline from 30-35% in 2004-2007 to 3-5% in 2019-2022, while Chinese Malaysians and Indian Malaysians saw reductions to 0.5% and 1-2%, respectively [74] - Regional disparities persist, with rural East Malaysia having the highest chronic poverty rate at 13-17% in 2019-2022, compared to 1% in urban Peninsular Malaysia [82] - Poverty entry remains high in rural East Malaysia, with 6-14% of the population falling into poverty in each interval, indicating ongoing vulnerability [86] Economic Mobility and Vulnerability - Under scenario 1, the share of the population classified as persistently economically secure increased from 17-21% in 2004-2007 to 50-55% in 2019-2022, while downward mobility decreased from 15-21% to 11-16% [99] - Scenario 2, which uses higher income thresholds, shows that 31-36% of Malaysians achieved middle/upper class status by 2019-2022, but downward mobility remained significant at 15-21% [103] - Urban Peninsular Malaysia has a much higher share of persistently secure individuals (60-64%) compared to rural East Malaysia (12-16%), highlighting stark regional inequalities [111] Relative Mobility - Relative mobility between income quintiles remained stable, with 24-32% of the population experiencing upward mobility and 27-34% experiencing downward mobility in any given interval [116] - Persistence at the top and bottom of the income distribution is notable, with 9-12% of the population remaining in the bottom quintile and 11-14% staying in the top quintile over time [118] - Ethnic differences in mobility are evident, with Chinese Malaysians more likely to remain in the top quintile (22-29%) compared to Bumiputeras (7-10%) [121] Conclusion - The study concludes that while absolute poverty has decreased significantly, relative mobility remains low, with persistent inequalities between regions and ethnic groups [135][136] - Rural East Malaysia continues to face the highest levels of chronic poverty and vulnerability, with limited upward mobility and frequent poverty entry [130][132]

Photo by: Chad-Tremeau October 2024 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized ADMIRED IN THEORY, PUSHED OUT IN PRACTICE: CHALLENGES FACED BY WOMEN PURSUING WORK IN MALE-DOMINATED SECTORS IN GUINEA, CONAKRY Authors: Rachael Pierotti, Maria Emilia Cucagna, Isabel Pike, Mame Soukeye Mbaye1 KEY MESSAGES • Women business owners in Conakry, Republic of Guinea operating in maledominated sectors of the economy earn substantially more than women running businesses in sect ...

Policy Research Working Paper 10989 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized GDP-Employment Elasticities across Developing Economies Constantin Burgi Shoghik Hovhannisyan Camilo Mondragon-Velez International Finance Corporation December 2024 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Policy Research Working Paper 10989 Abstract Economic growth is often associated with welfare gains through job creation. However, the number and quality of new job opportunities created in a gro ...

Public Disclosure Authorized Early-Stage Evaluation of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized © 2024 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 Internet: www.worldbank.org ATTRIBUTION Please cite the report as: World Bank. 2024. Early-Stage Evaluation of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach. Independent Evaluation Group. Washington, DC ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry under review [3]. Core Insights - The indexation of benefits to inflation is a crucial yet underexplored aspect of adaptive social protection (ASP) systems, which can enhance the adequacy of cash transfers in response to changing economic conditions [11][12]. - A comprehensive analysis of 232 non-contributory cash transfer programs across 158 countries reveals that nearly 80% of these programs incorporate some form of discretionary or automatic indexation, with about one-third utilizing automatic adjustments [12][13]. - The report highlights the evolution of indexation practices over time, noting that while higher-income countries typically have established indexation systems, emerging experiences in lower-income contexts are also noteworthy [13][15]. Summary by Sections Introduction - Food prices have been rising significantly, with some countries experiencing annual food inflation exceeding 40%, and in Argentina, it reached 293% [18]. - The long-term trend shows that real food prices in 2024 are approximately 20% higher than a decade ago and double the levels of the previous two decades [18]. The Case for and Against (Automatic) Indexation - Indexation can be discretionary or automatic, with automatic adjustments providing more predictability and transparency [40]. - Automatic indexation is more prevalent in higher-income countries, while lower-income contexts have fewer examples [65]. Results from Global Indexation Database - Approximately 79% of cash transfer programs adjust benefits, with 68% using ad hoc changes and 32% employing automatic adjustments [60]. - Social pensions are the most commonly automatically indexed cash transfers, with 38% of such programs featuring automatic indexation [70]. Evolution and Adaptations - The report documents significant changes in indexation methods, mechanisms, and frequencies across various countries, illustrating a dynamic evolution in response to inflationary pressures [13][15]. - Countries like India have successfully implemented automatic indexation linked to specific price indices, demonstrating effective adaptation to inflation [47][90]. Conclusions - The report emphasizes the need for a tailored approach to indexation, considering the specific context and objectives of cash transfer programs [16][32]. - It identifies a rich operational agenda for policymakers to enhance the effectiveness of indexation mechanisms in social protection systems [16].

Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Policy Research Working Paper 10990 Yield Growth Patterns of Food Commodities Insights and Challenges John Baffes Xiaoli Etienne Development Economics Vice Presidency Office of the Chief Economist December 2024 Public Disclosure Authorized Policy Research Working Paper 10990 Abstract Understanding global food production and productivity patterns is crucial for policy and in-vestment decisions aimed at addressing poverty, ...

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Report number 194676 Public Disclosure Authorized Preventing A Lost Generation: Understanding The State of Out of School Children in Myanmar November2024 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized © 2024 The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; Internet: www.worldbank.org Some rights reserved. This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not nec ...