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World Bank Group Engagement in Situations of Fragility, Conflict, and Violence
The prevalence of incidents of violent conflict in middle-income countries (MICs) today has meant that the development community's perception of conflict and violence is no longer primarily associated with low-income…
Fragility, Conflict and Violence
Fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) present critical development challenges that threaten efforts to end extreme poverty. The World Bank Group has launched its first-ever Strategy for Fragility, Conflict and…
Cambodia - Completion and learning review for the period FY2005-15 : IEG review
This is a validation of the Completion and Learning Review (CLR) for the World Bank Group's
(WBG) engagement in Cambodia covering the Country Assistance Strategy (CAS, FY05-FY08), its
extension to FY08-FY11, and the…
IEG Insights - The Private Sector in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
In countries plagued by violence and conflict, security risks and instability as well as lack of infrastructure, access to finance, and workforce skills can stunt private sector-led growth and job creaon. To overcome…
IEG Insights: The Private Sector in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
This brief on ways to support fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) in fostering private sector development is based on an in-depth assessment of strategies and assistance programs by the Independent Evaluation…
Why gender inclusion matters for post-conflict recovery
Nearly two billion people live in countries where development outcomes are affected by fragility and conflict - and women are disproportionately affected.
IEG Insights: Natural Resources in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
This brief on ways to support fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) in managing natural resources is based on a report by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) entitled World Bank Group Assistance to Low-Income…
Beyond Survival - Are we doing enough to help our children thrive?
Is the World Bank engaging in countries that are the most high-risk to help our children thrive?
IEG Insights: Women in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
Women in conflict-ridden countries are disproportionately affected. They are actively targeted as a tactic of war to humiliate, terrorize, punish, or displace them. And, as more men die, more women and families are left…
IEG Insights: Natural Resources in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
More than 1.5 billion people live in countries plagued by violence and conflict. Many of their economies depend on extractive industries. Effective and inclusive natural resources management can contribute to…