As the brick sector is a prominent contributor to air pollution in Dhaka, it is important to distinguish its contribution to the city's air pollution from other sources, including transport and ...

South Asia is expected to continue to be the fastest-growing emerging market and developing economy (EMDE) region over the next two years. This is largely thanks to robust growth in India, but growth ...

This two-part policy brief series traces the development and reform of law in India related to three critical areas that ...

Efforts to conduct comprehensive assessments of agricultural policies globally involve various methodologies and ...

This research analyzes the evolution of maternity and paternity leave across the world, covering 190 countries over 52 years. The data show striking differences both within and between countries in ...

This Brief examines the challenges in implementing laws protecting women’s land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa. While some progress has been made in enacting legal protections, remaining discriminatory ...

This brief is the first in a series of several companion pieces that assess the state of the business environment in 27 ...

Africa is in the midst of a power crisis. Despite abundant low-carbon, a low-cost energy resource, Africa faces chronic ...

Family law has witnessed significant global progress over the past 50 years: Since 1970, 600 million women have gained ...

This study delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by Côte d’Ivoire students in technical and vocational education and ...

Social protection goes well beyond cash transfers; it includes policies and programs that bridge skill, financial, and information gaps, aiding people in securing better jobs. The three pillars of ...