Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Mozambique's Blue Carbon ecosystems (BCEs) are crucial for climate change mitigation and adaptation, with significant potential for carbon sequestration and resilience against climate impacts [16][26] - The upcoming 2025 NDC update presents an opportunity for Mozambique to enhance its commitments and address current shortcomings in its climate action plans [20][29] - International support in finance, technology transfer, and capacity building is essential for Mozambique to achieve its climate goals, with an estimated investment need of US$7.586 billion for 2020-2025 [18][30] Summary by Sections Executive Summary - Blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes, are vital for mitigating climate change and enhancing resilience [16] - The Global Stocktake emphasizes the importance of national efforts to protect ecosystems, with NDCs serving as key tools for climate action [17] Current NDC - Mozambique's current NDC includes a commitment to restore 5,000 hectares of mangrove forests by 2025 and aims to reduce 40 million tCO2eq from all sectors by 2030 [48][49] - The NDC lacks specific, quantifiable targets and monitoring mechanisms, making it difficult to measure progress [19][53] Implementation Status - Progress towards achieving NDC targets is limited due to vague commitments and insufficient data collection and monitoring capacity [53][55] - The report highlights the need for clear, actionable targets and robust tracking tools to ensure effective implementation of the NDC [22][24] Recommendations for 2025 NDC - The 2025 NDC should include specific targets for conservation and restoration of BCEs, as well as improved reporting mechanisms [22][23] - Mozambique should adopt market and non-market mechanisms to optimize financing opportunities for Blue Carbon initiatives [23][24] - Learning from best practices of other countries with successful Blue Carbon commitments can guide Mozambique in setting actionable targets [42][43]

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of integrating conflict-sensitive approaches in Country Climate and Development Reports (CCDRs) to address the linkages between climate change, natural resource management, and fragility in conflict-affected situations [11][12][13] - It highlights the need for a holistic approach to tackle the impacts of fragility, conflict, and violence, particularly in relation to natural resource access and climate variability [12][13] - The report identifies untapped opportunities for enhancing climate change initiatives by adopting conflict-sensitive strategies early in program development [13] Section Summaries Section I: Key Natural Resource Management Considerations for CCDR Development in FCS - This section outlines key priorities for CCDR development, focusing on the nexus of fragility, conflict, environment, and natural resource management [17] - It reviews existing CCDRs from countries on the World Bank's FCS list, emphasizing the need to consider natural resource dependencies and vulnerabilities in climate change contexts [18] - The report discusses the impacts of climate change on food security, livelihoods, and social cohesion, highlighting the potential for increased conflict over natural resources [20][21][22] Chapter 1: Climate Change and Development - The chapter examines the relationship between natural resource dependency and vulnerability to climate and security risks, urging the identification of groups most affected by these dynamics [19] - It stresses the importance of understanding how climate disasters impact livelihoods and contribute to conflict risks [19] Chapter 2: Country Climate Commitments, Policies, and Capacities - This chapter addresses the weak institutional capacity in managing climate change impacts on natural resources, highlighting the need for coherent policies and resource allocation [32][33] - It emphasizes the role of non-state actors and the importance of community engagement in decision-making processes [32] Chapter 3: Sectoral Deep Dives - The chapter outlines the risks and drivers associated with different sectors and natural resources, including non-renewable and renewable resources [40][41] - It discusses the dynamics of extractive industries and the potential for conflict arising from resource mismanagement and inequality [42][43] Conclusion and Recommendations - The report concludes with recommendations for integrating conflict-sensitive approaches in CCDRs, emphasizing the need for inclusive governance and equitable resource management [25][30][39] - It highlights the importance of addressing the needs of marginalized groups and ensuring their participation in climate adaptation and mitigation efforts [30][36]

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the need for Pacific cities to adopt a "car-lite" development pathway to reduce reliance on private vehicles and promote sustainable urban transportation options [8][13][12]. - It highlights that a significant portion of the population in Pacific cities lives within a short distance from city centers, making alternative transportation modes like walking, cycling, and public transit viable [12][10]. - The report outlines the expected benefits of reducing car dependency, including improved public health, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced social inclusion [76][86][85]. Summary by Sections Current Context - Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are experiencing rapid urbanization and increasing reliance on private cars, with vehicle registrations in Fiji growing by 254% from 2014 to 2022 [10][11]. - The historical high mode shares of public transit and walking are declining as car ownership rises, leading to potential congestion and infrastructure challenges [11][12]. Expected Benefits of a Car-Lite Development Pathway - The report identifies numerous benefits of reducing car dependency, including improved public health outcomes, reduced traffic-related fatalities, and lower air pollution levels [76][78][81]. - Active mobility is linked to better health outcomes, with physical inactivity being a significant public health issue in the region [80][81]. - Economic benefits include reduced fuel import bills and the potential for reallocating savings to other development needs [86]. Strategies for Implementation - The report outlines three main goals and nine strategies to promote a car-lite future: - **Goal A: Create Livable Streets for People** - Strategies include ensuring safe urban speeds and designing streets to prioritize walking and cycling [15][16]. - **Goal B: Promote Public Transit** - Strategies focus on making public transit the preferred choice for urban travel and using land use planning to support compact development [15][16]. - **Goal C: Manage Private Vehicle Ownership and Use** - Strategies involve controlling the quality and quantity of the car fleet and organizing parking to reduce chaos on streets [15][16].

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - The report highlights the adaptation mechanisms of poor households in Côte d'Ivoire facing price shocks, emphasizing the negative coping strategies that lead to a downward spiral into poverty [8][39][42] - It identifies the gender-differentiated impacts of price shocks, noting that women bear a greater emotional and financial burden, while men face unemployment and identity crises [20][22][39] - The findings suggest that targeted policies are necessary to protect vulnerable households from the adverse effects of price shocks and to build resilience [8][39][25] Summary by Sections Executive Summary - The share of Ivorians living below the national poverty line decreased from 39.5% in 2018 to 37.5% in 2021, but the progress has been uneven, with rural areas experiencing minimal change [12][35] - The COVID-19 pandemic and other crises have exacerbated poverty, increasing the number of poor by approximately 500,000 [12][35] Negative Coping Mechanisms - Poor households adopt negative coping strategies such as reducing food consumption, selling assets, accumulating debt, and increasing reliance on traditional medicine [8][20][42] - These strategies can lead to a downward spiral into poverty, amplifying vulnerabilities and weakening resilience to future shocks [21][42] Gendered Impacts - Women face increased burdens of childcare and domestic work, while men experience unemployment and loss of income [20][22] - Children are disproportionately affected, facing risks of school dropout and child labor, with girls particularly vulnerable to early pregnancy [20][22] Resilience Factors - Participation in safety net programs, access to informal finance, and formal employment are identified as key factors that can help households build resilience [8][39][25] - The report emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to support poor households in diversifying their income and improving their economic activities [25][39] Policy Recommendations - The report suggests expanding coverage of cash transfer programs and developing adaptive social protection systems to respond to shocks [25][27] - It also recommends measures to address gender-specific vulnerabilities and improve access to quality health services and education for poor households [25][27]

SRI LANKA DEVELOPMENT UPDATE OPENING UP TO THE FUTURE Public Disclosure Authorized GRAUNIS olic Disclosure Authorize blic Disclosure Authorize October 2024 IE WORLD BANK WORLD BANK GROUP blic Disclosure Authorize Opening Up to the Future Sri Lanka Development Update Standard Disclaimer: This volume is a product of the staff of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/ The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper do not necessarily reflect the views ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - Panama has experienced significant economic growth and poverty reduction over the last three decades, with GDP growth averaging 5.8% from 1990 to 2019 and a reduction in the headcount poverty rate from 50.2% to 12.1% during the same period [14][19] - Despite high growth rates, Panama's economic model is facing challenges due to slowing growth, particularly in the construction sector, and a decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) [25][32] - The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the economy, leading to a contraction of 17.9% in GDP and an increase in unemployment to 18.5% [32][33] - The report emphasizes the need for Panama to transition from a model based on capital and labor accumulation to one focused on improving total factor productivity (TFP) and labor productivity [51][52] Summary by Sections 1. Executive Summary - The SCD Update assesses Panama's development challenges and policy priorities since 2015, highlighting a slowdown in economic growth, deterioration in education and health indicators, and increased awareness of climate vulnerability [13] 1.1. Drivers of Growth and Poverty Reduction - Panama's economic growth has been driven by an outward-looking model centered on the Panama Canal, the Colon Free Trade Zone, and high levels of private and public investment [20][21] - The country has seen a significant increase in private investment, rising from 34.4% of GDP in 2008-2013 to 41.1% in 2014-2019 [20] 1.2. Panama's Slowing Convergence - Economic growth has slowed since the second half of the 2010s, with FDI inflows dropping from 10% of GDP in 2014 to 6% in 2019 [25] - The construction sector's contribution to GDP growth has diminished, indicating a need for greater efficiency in the use of productive factors [25] 2. Growth and Poverty Context - Panama's growth has been pro-poor, with income among households in the bottom 40% growing by 5.0% from 2013 to 2019, but significant inequality persists [46] - The Gini index remains high at 0.509 in 2021, indicating deep territorial, ethnic, and vertical disparities [29] 3. Development Challenges to Promote Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Convergence - The report identifies key challenges including low human capital, inadequate public institutions, and vulnerability to climate change [31][34] - Human capital indicators are low, with a Human Capital Index score of 0.50, indicating that children born today are expected to achieve only 50% of their potential lifetime productivity [52] 4. Policy Priorities and High-Level Outcomes - The report emphasizes the need for policy priorities to include building human capital, increasing innovation and entrepreneurial capacity, ensuring inclusion, and promoting environmental sustainability [36][50] - The SCD Update highlights the importance of addressing economic and social exclusion of vulnerable groups, including indigenous peoples and rural communities [36]