June 4, 2021 -- An increasing number of countries are facing growing levels of acute food insecurity, reversing years of development gains. Even before COVID-19 reduced incomes and disrupted supply chains, chronic and acute hunger were on the rise due to various factors including conflict, socio-economic conditions, natural hazards, climate change and pests. COVID-19 impacts have led to severe and widespread increases in global food insecurity, affecting vulnerable households in almost every country, with impacts expected to continue through 2021 and into 2022.
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Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresjuin, 2021Kenya, Angola, Tchad, Libéria, Sénégal, Sierra Leone, Guatemala, Kirghizistan, Tadjikistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhoutan, Inde, Pakistan, Global
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Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresoctobre, 2019Botswana, Éthiopie, Ghana, Inde, Kenya, Mali, Namibie, Afrique sub-saharienne
Adaptation at Scale in Semi-Arid Regions (ASSAR) researchers collaborated to understand the complex changes and patterns in semi-arid vegetation and socio-ecological systems. Ecosystems were mapped using a cross-regional coarse scale study, relying on climate data to capture global and regional trends. Finest spatial scale mapping relied on LANDSAT to show changes in land use and land cover. Details of observed changes are provided for Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Mali, Ghana, West Africa, and India. Links to referenced studies are embedded in the report.
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Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresavril, 2020Kenya, Inde, Global
In late March, Indian Premier Narendra Modi imposed a three-week lockdown to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus. Since then, tens of thousands of migrant workers who had previously provided cheap labour in wealthy homes or on construction sites in the nation’s growing metropolises have been making their way back to their rural home regions.
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Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresjuin, 2014Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Éthiopie, Ghana, Inde, Kenya, Sénégal, Mali, Népal, Niger, République-Unie de Tanzanie, Ouganda, Afrique, Asie, Afrique orientale, Asie méridionale, Afrique occidentale
The purpose of this brief is to share insights on agriculture and NAPs with national-level decision makers in developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), multilateral agencies, UNFCCC negotiators and donors. This brief explores how countries are overcoming the biggest challenges in developing NAPs, outlines examples of successful cross-sector adaptation planning, explores influence and leverage necessary for successful NAP processes, and offers specific recommendations.
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Comparative Analysis of Eight Countries and Implications for Governments, Zone Authorities and Businesses
Rapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2011Kenya, Jordanie, Bangladesh, Philippines, El Salvador, Égypte, Chine, Costa RicaThis global report examines the opportunity for special economic zones to promote women's economic empowerment and boost zone and enterprise competitiveness in developing countries. The research covers Bangladesh, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, Jordan, Kenya, and the Philippines. The study focuses on women's economic empowerment in the context of zones at three levels: (i) fair employment and working conditions for female employees; (ii) equal access to opportunities for professional advancement; and (iii) investment opportunities for female entrepreneurs.
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Library ResourceRapports et recherchesDocuments de politique et mémoiresoctobre, 2016Kenya, Éthiopie, République démocratique du Congo, Népal
The Inspection Panel was created in 1993 by the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank to receive complaints submitted by people suffering harm allegedly caused by World Bank projects. This experience provides important lessons for both the Bank and for the global development community at large. The Panel therefore launched this series of publications to draw the main emerging lessons from its caseload.
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Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresjuin, 2016Mozambique, Chine, Indonésie, Congo, Guinée, Costa Rica, Cameroun, Népal, Nicaragua, Viet Nam, Rwanda, République-Unie de Tanzanie, Équateur, Cambodge, Argentine, Paraguay, Mexique, Brésil, Kenya
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Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresjuin, 2016Kenya, Mozambique, Indonésie, Népal, Nicaragua, Viet Nam, Rwanda, République-Unie de Tanzanie, Cambodge, Congo, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Cameroun, Brésil
The Policy Brief provides a brief background on the UN-REDD Programme's approach to land tenure and REDD+.
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Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2016Indonésie, Kenya, République démocratique du Congo, Honduras, Mexique, Madagascar, Guatemala
The publication is a small easy to read information booklet laid out in short blocks of text and colourful photographs. It provides clear information in reply to three questions: What is legal preparedness for REDD+? Why are adequate legal frameworks important for the success of REDD+? and Where to start? It concludes with a paragraph under 'UN-REDD support on legal preparedness'.
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Library ResourceDocuments de politique et mémoiresdécembre, 2014Burkina Faso, Nigéria, Népal, El Salvador, Mali, Bélarus, Indonésie, Australie, Royaume-Uni, Autriche, Djibouti, Éthiopie, Costa Rica, Malawi, Cap-Vert, Suisse, Kenya, Hongrie, Madagascar, Haïti, Trinité-et-Tobago, Argentine, Sénégal
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