The sustainable development of the blue economy requires financial instruments that mobilize investment, mitigate risks, and drive measurable impact. This report presents a stocktaking of blue finance mechanisms, examining their financial structures, implementation requirements, and performance...

This chapter explores how to expedite digital career using new tools and techniques in order to have a more effective job search. It shows that having a good online presence on platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, and personal portfolios is important because the digital footprints shape hiring...

China's shift toward electric mobility presents an important opportunity to address environmental challenges. Through various demonstration programs and incentive-driven transportation policies, the government is actively promoting electric vehicle (EV) adoption. This study investigates the...

Entrepreneurial activity lags markedly in Muslim-majority countries. Registrations average 2.1 per 1000 working-age people there against 3.8 in OECD economies (World Bank in https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/entrepreneurship/methodology, 2023). This shortfall challenges Sustainable...

We examine the growing gender gap in venture capital funding, focusing on accelerator programs in the U.S. We collect a unique dataset with detailed information on accelerators and startups. Using a two-stage methodology, we first estimate a matching model between startups and accelerators, and...

This options paper aims to highlight select evidence-based and innovative options for potential programming that could unlock women's and girls' empowerment through the World Bank's portfolio in Somalia. It is the operational companion to the Gender Policy Note 3 which identifies key challenges...