Are Countries Doing Enough to Fight Pollution?
IEG found that the World Bank Group’s support for pollution action has not kept pace with increasing pollution levels. In fact, support to pollution management has declined in relative terms, with the Bank Group largely shifting its attention to climate change and other priorities.
Toward a Clean World for All: An Evaluation of the World Bank Group’s Support to Pollution Management
IEG’s first comprehensive assessment of pollution management efforts examines the extent to which the World Bank Group has been relevant, effective, and efficient in addressing pollution concerns in client countries.