Estimating Investment Needs for the Power Sector in Africa 2023-2030 – Africa Report
This study is a contribution to the ongoing discussion on the costs and implications of addressing the two fundamental energy challenges facing the African continent, namely achieving universal access to electricity in line with Sustainable Development Goal number 7 and expanding power systems to support economic growth without getting locked into a high-emissions pathway.
The benefits of energy-efficient renovations in commercial buildings
This report highlights the benefits they can bring to SMEs, such as property value and energy savings. It also provides guidance on the most appropriate investments depending on the project objectives, and some best practices to facilitate the retrofit process.
Alignment of Development Banking with Major Global Initiatives and Agreements Relevant to Latin America and the Caribbean
This document presents the main ideas, proposals and results of the Fourth Meeting of chief economists of Latin American and Caribbean Development Finance Institutions, which included the following thematic panels: Alignment with initiatives and objectives.
THE IMPACT OF DISASTERS ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY AVOIDING AND REDUCING LOSSES THROUGH INVESTMENT IN RESILIENCE
Disasters are resulting in unprecedented levels of destruction across the world. These shocks and disruptions affect the functioning and sustainability of agricultural production and threaten the livelihoods of millions of people reliant on agrifood systems.
The report provides examples of actions and strategies for investing in resilience and proactively addressing risks in agriculture.
Policies to Promote the Inclusion and Well-being of People with Disabilities: Evidence and Knowledge Gaps
In the past few years, the evidence base regarding the inclusion of people with disabilities has advanced considerably, both in high- and low-to-mid-income countries. This policy brief focuses on the lessons learned from rigorous studies in education, social protection and labor markets and identifies the key knowledge gaps relevant for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Under Pressure: Effects, Impacts, and Adaptation to Climate change in Latin American and Caribbean Water Operators
This monograph provides an overview of the various impacts of climate change on the provision of water and sanitation services, as well as the adaptation options available to water operators. Using data from the DesInventar database, the document analyzes which events are most prevalent in the sub-regions of Latin America and the Caribbean and which events particularly affect water and sanitation systems.
Climate change and climate finance current experience and future directions
This volume gathers the latest analysis on policymakers’
and corporates’ efforts on climate change, climate finance, and ESG.
It identifies prominent areas of interest, of concern, and of success, to give
firms and policymakers additional guidance as they look to build more
effective and resilient strategies and action plans for the immediate years
ahead. Opportunities abound, but so do potential pitfalls, meaning that greater
transparency and information sharing will assist efforts to ensure that those
opportunities are utilized effectively.
BUILDING GREENER, RESILIENT TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE INNOVATING WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITAL TWINS IN ROAD DESIGN IN UZBEKISTAN
This publication shares learning from a collaborative road design assessment. Asian Development
Bank (ADB) staff from multiple departments worked with construction materials platform ORIS and
government partners to optimize the design of a section of highway in Uzbekistan.
The project was supported by ADB’s Digital Innovation Sandbox and was piloted by the Transport and
Communications Division of the Central and West Asia Department.
Sustainable transport OVERVIEW 2023
This publication gives an overview of the European Investment Bank’s support for sustainable transport. It details the Bank’s activities in the sector and highlights key projects. The stories, videos and case studies, illustrate how the Bank’s financing and advice help countries, regions and cities.
Lessons from Korea’s Energy Efficiency Policies in the Industrial Sector
This report aims to give an overview of Korea’s energy efficiency policy experience for the benefit of policy makers and industry practitioners aiming to promote and scale up energy efficiency improvements in the industry sector, particularly in manufacturing. The report also aims to provide industry practitioners with lessons drawn from practices implemented by industry subsectors and groups of energy-intensive firms in Korea.