Policy Research Working Paper 10970 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Weathering Shocks Unraveling the Effects of Short-Term Weather Shocks on Poverty in Paraguay Teresa Janz Franziska Gassmann Lyliana Gayoso de Ervin Poverty and Equity Global Practice November 2024 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Policy Research Working Paper 10970 Abstract In Paraguay, poverty reduction has stalled since 2014 due to a deceleration in economic growth, which has been argued ...

Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Policy Research Working Paper 10969 Afghanistan's New Economic Landscape Using Nighttime Lights to Understand the Civilian Economy after 2021 Oscar Barriga Cabanillas Walker Kosmidou-Bradley Silvia Redaelli Eigo Tateishi Ivo Teruggi Poverty and Equity Global Practice November 2024 Public Disclosure Authorized Policy Research Working Paper 10969 Abstract This study uses nighttime lights to examine the evolution of economic ...

MRMI Opening Early Market for Low-Carbon Building Materials in China Executive Summary ES / November 2024 Authors and Acknowledgements Authors RMI: Kaidi Guo, Shuyi Li, Ting Li, Wei Li, Rong Yan, Guangxu Wang, Meng Wang, Kangxin An China Building Materials Federation: Hongwei Shi, Ning Luo, Jin Zhang, Xiao Ma, Yong Wang, Zhichao Wang, Xinqi Liu, Shujuan Liu Other Contributors RMI: Dengfeng Liao, Guosong Ma GuoJian Lianxi Certification Center: Qingwei Liu, Ruiyun Wang, Zhongzhou Yang Contacts Wei Li, wli@rmi ...

Industry Investment Rating - The report highlights a significant gap in climate adaptation finance, indicating a need for increased investment and private sector involvement [3][5] Core Viewpoints - Climate adaptation finance needs to increase fourfold to meet the required levels, with developing countries particularly in need [3][6] - Private sector contributions to adaptation finance are currently modest, making up less than 3% of total sustainable finance [4] - The gap between available and required finance presents a substantial opportunity for institutional investors and commercial banks, with estimates ranging from USD 187-359 billion annually [5] - COP initiatives, such as the Climate Finance Action Fund, aim to catalyze public and private sector collaboration in adaptation finance [11] Key Summaries by Section Introduction - Climate change adaptation is underfunded, with most finance coming from the public sector, while private sector contributions remain minimal [4] COP Initiatives - Developed countries were urged to double their adaptation finance provision by 2025, with new pledges of nearly USD 188 million made during COP28 [9] - The COP29 Presidency is prioritizing the establishment of a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) to replace the current USD 100 billion annual climate finance target [10] Barriers to Private Sector Involvement - Lack of standardized definitions and frameworks for adaptation finance compared to transition finance [12] - Insufficient detailed information on climate risks for specific projects, compounded by challenges in data disclosure and sharing [12] - Long timelines for returns and difficulties in pricing risk and return, making it challenging for commercial entities to justify investments [12] Bridging the Gap - Measures to address barriers include greater government support, standardized approaches, and increased disclosure of project-relevant information [13] - Promising funding methods include debt-for-impact swaps and public/private partnerships, which can reduce investment risk and unlock private finance [14][16] Debt-for-Impact Swaps - Ecuador's 2023 debt-for-nature swap, valued at USD 1.6 billion, is a successful example of this model, with savings directed toward marine conservation [14][15] Public/Private Partnerships - Blended finance, combining concessional public finance with private finance, is a key tool for scaling up private investment in adaptation projects [17] Other Financing Instruments - A range of instruments, including project finance, results-based finance, and guarantees, can help bridge the adaptation finance gap [18][19] The Future - Political will and resource allocation are critical to closing the adaptation finance gap, with time being of the essence to address climate change impacts [20]

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Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions in Chile Building Trust in Public Institutions Building Trust in Public Institutions Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions in Chile Building Trust in Public Institutions Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions in Chile This document, as well as any data and map included herein, are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area. The sta ...

Implementing the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention Phase 4 Two-Year Follow-Up Report: Portugal (笑)》 This report presents the Working Group on Bribery's summary and conclusions on Portugal's progress on its implementation of Phase 4 recommendations, its foreign bribery enforcement actions, and developments related to the follow-up issues. It was adopted by the OECD Working Group on Bribery during its plenary meeting on 8-11 October 2024. IMPLEMENTING THE OECD ANTI-BRIBERY CONVENTION PHASE 4 TWO-YEAR FOLLOW-UP REP ...

November 2024 China Brief China Consumption: Momentum Amid Uncertainty Daniel Zipser, Senior Partner and Leader, Asia Consumer & Retail Practice Since my last China Brief, consumption has gained momentum, particularly with the unveiling of a series of economic stimulus measures since September 24. The highly anticipated annual Double 11 Shopping Festival, which ended on November 11, well exceeded industry expectations, further fueling excitement among industry executives around the pickup in consumption. De ...

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