Despite efforts by Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries to tackle environmental problems, there are still a number of serious environmental problems that require immediate and urgent action. The...
This rural sector strategy outlines the steps the Bank and its partners must take to spur rural development. Key elements of the strategy include (a) taking a broad rural focus, as opposed to a narrow...
Mining and industrial activities, if poorly managed, can damage the environment and leave behind contaminated materials which release pollutants for many years after the mines or enterprises have been...
This rural sector strategy outlines the steps the Bank and its partners must take to spur rural development. Key elements of the strategy include (a) taking a broad rural focus, as opposed to a narrow...
This paper describes the challenges of managing lakes and reservoirs and the Bank's support of these activities. Specifically, it addresses water pollution, water withdrawals, diversions and lake reclamation;...
The conservation and management of lakes and reservoirs must enter the mainstream of the economic development process through comprehensive water resources management. Actions to improve management of...