The Little Green Data Book represents a succinct collection of information from the World Development Indicators 2002, and its accompanying CD-ROM. The data compiled in this issue corresponds to the period between 1997 and 2000, unless otherwise noted, for the headings of agriculture, forests,...

This report summarizes the findings of the study on Competitive Commercial Agriculture for Africa (CCAA). The objective of the CCAA study was to explore the feasibility of restoring international competitiveness and growth in African agriculture through the identification of products and...

This report provides information about some of the common issues that have arisen and lessons that have been learned in countries implementing Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), and to which the World Bank's EITI team has been exposed through its involvement in supporting EITI...

A pocket-sized reference on key development data for over 50 countries in Africa, this book provides profiles of each country with 54 development indicators about people, environment, economy, technology, infrastructure, trade and finance. A must have for anyone interested in today's development...

This report focuses on the economic rather than the social and cultural dimensions of education. Its approach in answering the questions raised is analytical and comparative in nature. Education outcomes in the region are compared with education outcomes in other developing countries. The...

Societies and economies around the world are becoming more integrated. Integration is the result of reduced costs of transport, lower trade barriers, faster communication of ideas, rising capital flows, and intensifying pressures for mitigation. Integration--or "globalization"--has generated...

This document assesses the quality of financial accountability and transparency in Bangladesh, and makes recommendations for improvement. With respect to public funds, it compares the financial management standards, and practices of agencies using such funds against and international, or "best...

Developing countries are now recovering from the worst ravages of the financial crisis of 1997-98. However, the recovery is both uneven and fragile, and many countries continue to struggle in the aftermath. In addition to a review of international economic developments, this report considers...

The turn of the century was marked by some significant and promising events for world development. The Millennium Declaration - signed by 189 countries in September 2000 - led to the adoption of the Millennium Development Goals, which set clear targets for eradicating poverty and other sources...

The little data book on Africa 2008-09 is a pocket edition of Africa development indicators 2008-09. It contains some 115 key indicators on economics, human development, governance, and partnership and is intended as a quick reference for users of the Africa development indicators 2008-09 book...