Economics & Development

This report is focusing on the implementation of Networks of Practice (NoP) to improve primary healthcare delivery. The report highlights the need for a comprehensive mapping approach to configure new NoPs, prioritizing the upgrading of network hubs to reorient patient pathways and decongest hospitals. It emphasizes investing in human resources at primary care facilities to improve patient-provider interactions and strengthen the quality of care, especially in network hubs. The report also recommends improving NoP maintenance efforts, building capacity on patient referrals, and promoting health equity through increased awareness, community engagement, and financial protection. Additionally, it suggests designing effective urban NoPs to address the unique challenges of urban healthcare delivery. The report concludes that these recommendations aim to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes through a successful NoP program, ultimately contributing to a more resilient health system in Ghana

Ratings of the Long Term Export Finance Guarantee for Turkiye were as follows: outcome was satisfactory; Bank performance was satisfactory; M&E quality was high. Key lessons and recommendations are as follows: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development guarantee instrument can effectively mobilize private capital in upper middle income contexts by extending maturities and reducing costs, and designing flexibility into transactions—such as allowing multiple facilities over an extended timeframe and enabling lenders to complement the guarantee with private insurance—can help navigate market volatility; transitioning from traditional credit lines to more market-based, leveraged instruments enables more precise targeting of viable but underserved groups, including women-inclusive firms and new exporters, while reinforcing the countercyclical role of an export credit agency during periods of heightened risk aversion; building stronger capacity to manage evolving environmental and social risks is critical, particularly through a robust Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), early deployment of dedicated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) expertise, and systematic staff training on due diligence, incident reporting, and investigations; and for clients new to guarantee operations, it is important to allocate sufficient time and legal expertise to structure complex commercial financing documentation and to ensure smooth execution and subsequent debt servicing.

One in three cities is at high risk of water stress. The 2030 Water Resources Group (WRG) helps cities prevent, respond to, and recover from water crises. This is done by facilitating partnerships between governments and businesses to manage water more effectively and create resilient and water-secure cities.