In this 2022 Annual Report, we highlight the human impact of ESMAP’s work and the ways we responded to the polycrisis by seeking, supporting, and disseminating energy solutions that cater to the needs of those most impacted.
How does one make the case for clean cooking in countries with a high access deficit? What are the guiding principles for developing a clean cooking strategy? What building blocks are necessary to promote market development for long-term…
The objective of this good practice note is to present a methodology for the integration of climate change and disaster/hazard resilience assessments into the framework of economic analysis as set out in the World Bank’s guidelines for…
Forced displacement is increasingly becoming a major development challenge. As the overwhelming majority of the forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) settle in developing countries, this poses a strain on the local resources and capacity.…
The Global Electricity Regulatory Index (GERI) is part of the World Bank’s global efforts to promote a robust electricity sector regulatory environment. It builds on the Bank’s existing assessment of the regulatory frameworks under the…
This is the first targeted gender assessment in the areas of mining and energy in Serbia, which aims to stimulate dialogue among policy makers, companies, and other relevant actors on how best to strengthen women’s participation and upward…
