Bangladesh: Sanitation Microfinance for Rural Households
The World Bank Group—along with international and local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)—is a longtime partner of the Bangladesh government in improving access to sanitation. Strong progress has been achieved, and the Bank Group continues to support the government’s initiatives, particularly…
Date: 2018
Type: Other Publications
A Guide for Effective Results-Based Financing Strategies
GPOBA was initially founded to implement output-based aid, targeting low-income households and communities. While OBA has proven to be a successful type of development financing over its 15 years of operation, GPOBA has discovered that more complex and changing environments require more…
Date: 2018
Type: Other Publications
GPOBA-supported Climate-Friendly Projects and Beneficiaries
The map below demonstrates the climate-smart energy pilots supported by GPRBA, along with the estimated number of beneficiaries.
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Date: 2018
Type: Other Publications
Tags: Climate Change
An Example of a Development Impact Bond (DIB): Educate Girls, India, 2015
Despite substantial commitments to education, India still has the largest illiterate population in the world. Nationally, an estimated 3.7 million girls are out of school and in Rajasthan, 40 percent of girls drop out before reaching fifth grade. For those who remain, learning quality…
Date: 2018
Type: Other Publications
Tags: Education
