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- The potential development of mega urban economies in three South East Asian locations - Bangkok, Jakarta and the Singapore Iskander Development Region (IDR) (South Johor) - is discussed. The gains from closer economic integration and the issues to be settled before this could occur are examined. Lessons are drawn from the fusing of the economies of Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta in Chinas Guangdong Province. This document is Policy Research Working Paper 4252 from the World Bank Development Research Group, and was published in June 2007.
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- Shahid Yusuf
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/7406
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- The potential development of mega urban economies in three South East Asian locations - Bangkok, Jakarta and the Singapore Iskander Development Region (IDR) (South Johor) - is discussed. The gains from closer economic integration and the issues to be settled before this could occur are examined. Lessons are drawn from the fusing of the economies of Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta in Chinas Guangdong Province.
This document is Policy Research Working Paper 4252 from the World Bank Development Research Group,
Published June 2007.
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- Shahid Yusuf
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/7406/wps4252.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
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- This article examines changes in land use in Wuhan, China, over the period 1987-2005. The study used remote sensing techniques to determine land use data and spatial analysis software to quantify ecological metrics at both landscape and class levels. The article was published in the Journal of Geography and Geology Vol. 3, No. 1; September 2011.
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- Victor Tamba Simbay Kabba; Jiangfeng Li
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- Canadian Center of Science and Education
- http://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jgg/article/view/8994
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- This report proposes a number of CO2 abatement cost curves and scenarios to set low-carbon targets and identify cost-effective, low-carbon investments to inform Shanghai municipal and Changning District governments in their commitment to transition to a low-carbon city. This includes a survey of buildings in the Hongqiao area to diagnose current energy use patterns, development of carbon abatement cost curves, prioritization of mitigation measures and development of three alternative abatement scenarios. This report was published by The World Bank in 2013.
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/16710
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- Economic growth over the last decade in Cambodia is examined, potential growth areas are identified and policy options to sustain this growth and overcome any barriers are presented. This document is Report No. 49158-KH, published by the World Bank in January 2009.
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/3142
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- This report examines the role of safety-net programs in Bangladesh in mitigating seasonal deprivation in the northwest of the country, specifically whether social safety nets can only limit seasonal deprivation or whether they can also address the seasonality of income and employment. This report was published by WorldBank in 2011.
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- Shahidur R. Khandker; M. Abdul Khaleque; Hussain A. Samad
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/3631
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- The chapters in this volume describe migration patterns and changes in China since the 1980s and examine key urbanisation issues including challenges and options for policy-makers. They were written by various authors, were initially prepared for the World Banks study, Chinas Development Priorities, and were subsequently revised and updated in order to incorporate feedback and to reflect the latest research. This document, report no. 42485, was published by The World Bank in 2008.
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- Shahid Yusuf; Tony Saich
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/6337
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- This report is part of the East Asia and Pacific Clean Stove Initiative Series of papers, a result of a collaboration between the World Bank and the Chinese government. The report describes the steps taken by the Chinese government to improve household cooking and heating conditions. This report provides a literature review of current knowledge on the subject and proposes a way forward for achieving universal access to clean cooking and heating solutions. This report was published by The World Bank in 2013.
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/16662
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- This discussion paper presents a review of the policies, regulations, and standards for brownfield site management in the USA, Canada, EU, several EU member countries (UK, the Netherlands, and Germany), Japan, and other countries or regions, with the aim of helping China to develop its own approach to brownfield remediation and redevelopment. The document, no. 57890, was published by The World Bank in September 2010.
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- Yuyang Gong
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/2927
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- This report provides a guide for local governments in the East Asia region to better understand the concepts and consequences of climate change. This city profile for Dongtan in China provides a description of the city and then highlights a number of hazards and risks to the city associated with climate change. A number of disaster risk management measures are identified in order to mitigate the effects of climate change and a number of recommendations are made. This report was published by the World Bank in 2009.
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- Neeraj Prasad; Federica Ranghieri; Fatima Shah; Zoe Trohanis; Earl Kessler; Ravi Sinha
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/11986
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- This report provides a guide for local governments in the East Asia region to better understand the concepts and consequences of climate change. This city profile for Hanoi in Vietnam provides a description of the city and then highlights a number of hazards and risks to the city associated with climate change. A number of disaster risk management measures are identified in order to mitigate the effects of climate change and a number of recommendations are made. This report was published by the World Bank in 2009.
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- Neeraj Prasad; Federica Ranghieri; Fatima Shah; Zoe Trohanis; Earl Kessler; Ravi Sinha
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/11986
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- This report provides a guide for local governments in the East Asia region to better understand the concepts and consequences of climate change. This city profile for Jakarta in Indonesia provides a description of the city and then highlights a number of hazards and risks to the city associated with climate change. A number of disaster risk management measures are identified in order to mitigate the effects of climate change and a number of recommendations are made. This report was published by the World Bank in 2009.
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- Neeraj Prasad; Federica Ranghieri; Fatima Shah; Zoe Trohanis; Earl Kessler; Ravi Sinha
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/11986
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- This report provides a guide for local governments in the East Asia region to better understand the concepts and consequences of climate change. This city profile for Makati City in the Philippines provides a description of the city and then highlights a number of hazards and risks to the city associated with climate change. A number of disaster risk management measures are identified in order to mitigate the effects of climate change and a number of recommendations are made. This report was published by the World Bank in 2009.
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- Neeraj Prasad; Federica Ranghieri; Fatima Shah; Zoe Trohanis; Earl Kessler; Ravi Sinha
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/11986
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- This book examines infrastructure development in East Asia, focusing upon the themes of inclusive development, coordination, and accountability and risk management. Countries covered include Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The book is aimed at senior policy makers and development practitioners who examine infrastructure in the light of countrywide policies and programmes. It is publication no.33526 and was published by The World Bank in 2005.
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- Asian Development Bank; World Bank; Japan Bank for International Cooperation
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/7267
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- This study examines the issues associated with recent growth in energy use in China and India, particularly in terms of its effect on local, regional and global emissions. Business as usual and alternative policy intervention scenarios are modelled up to 2050. This document is World Bank Policy Research Working Paper 4209, published in April 2007.
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- Zmarak Shalizi
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/7056
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- This report discusses the hypothesis that the impacts of urban flooding are on the rise. It describes the impacts of urban flooding and the causes of increased impacts, citing recent examples of urban flooding. It then goes on to make a number of recommendations for reducing the risk of urban flooding through integrated flood risk management activities. This report was published by the World Bank in 2011.
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- Abhas Jha; Jessica Lamond; Robin Bloch; Namrata Bhattacharya; Ana Lopez; Nikolaos Papachristodoulou; Alan Bird; David Proverbs; John Davies; Robert Barker
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/3412
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- This book examines the characteristics of successful cities. It covers: models for analysing growth by geographic concentration; urbanisation; urban growth; different types of industries in different urban sectors; the technological landscape and 'smart cities'; the impact of globalisation and industry clusters on urbanisation; factors influencing recent rapid growth in urbanisation; and examples of individual successful cities. Countries referred to include China, India, Singapore and the Philippines. The book was published by The World Bank in 2012.
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- Raj Nallari; Breda Griffith; Shahid Yusuf
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/6020
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- This report examines the impact of globalisation on the dietary patterns and nutritional status of urban populations in developing countries. An overview of issues related to urban food insecurity, nutritional change in developing countries and policy options to address these changes is followed by 11 country case studies. Countries covered include Bangladesh, China, India, and the Philippines. The papers appearing in this report were first presented at the workshop "Globalization of food systems: impacts on food security and nutrition" held in Rome from 8 to 10 October 2003. This document, FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 83, was published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 2004. This section, part 1 of 3, provides the contents list, foreword and the overview papers. Other sections of this publication are also catalogued in the e-library.
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- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/007/y5736e/y5736e00.pdf
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- This report examines the impact of globalisation on the dietary patterns and nutritional status of urban populations in developing countries. An overview of issues related to urban food insecurity, nutritional change in developing countries and policy options to address these changes is followed by 11 country case studies. Countries covered include Bangladesh, China, India, and the Philippines. The papers appearing in this report were first presented at the workshop "Globalization of food systems: impacts on food security and nutrition" held in Rome from 8 to 10 October 2003. This document, FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 83, was published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 2004. This section, part 2 of 3 contains country case studies for Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Bangladesh, China, Fiji and India. Other sections of this publication are also catalogued in the e-library.
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- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/007/y5736e/y5736e01.pdf
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- This report examines the impact of globalisation on the dietary patterns and nutritional status of urban populations in developing countries. An overview of issues related to urban food insecurity, nutritional change in developing countries and policy options to address these changes is followed by 11 country case studies. Countries covered include Bangladesh, China, India, and the Philippines. The papers appearing in this report were first presented at the workshop "Globalization of food systems: impacts on food security and nutrition" held in Rome from 8 to 10 October 2003. This document, FAO Food and Nutrition Paper 83, was published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 2004. This section, part 3 of 3, contains country case studies from India, the Philippines, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. Other sections of this publication are also catalogued in the e-library.
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- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/007/y5736e/y5736e02.pdf
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- The formation of industry clusters in Asia and the United States is examined by a number of authors with a view to increasing knowledge of how such clusters form and whether policies can be pursued which induce their formation. Clusters studied include Bangalore (India) and Singapore. The chapters in this volume were initially prepared for the conference ICT Industrial Clusters in Asia and the Problems in Japan, held in the City of Kitakyushu, Japan, on 14-16 December 2005. The papers were subsequently revised and updated. This book was published by The World Bank in 2008.
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- Shahid Yusuf (editor); Kaoru Nabeshima (editor); Shoichi Yamashita (editor)
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/6429
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- This report examines factors which contribute to residential mobility amongst slum dwellers. A household level data set of residents of the city of Bhopal, India, is used to identify personal and household characteristics which enable them to move into the formal housing sector. The role of household savings is specifically considered. This document, Policy Research Working Paper 3596, was published by The World Bank in May 2005.
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- Somik V Lall; Ajay Suri; Uwe Deichmann
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/8946
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- This note discusses urban and rural housing reconstruction following natural disasters and draws lessons from India, Pakistan and Turkey. The note is Working Paper Series No. 9, one of a series of EAP DRM KnowledgeNotes on disaster risk management in East Asia and the Pacific. It was published by The World Bank in 2010. This note was prepared for the Government of China as part of a series of good practice notes on post-disaster recovery following the Wenchuan Earthquake that struck on 12 May 2008.
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- Zoe Trohanis; Geoffrey Read
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/10137
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- In this study, Geographic Information System (GIS) software was used to overlay spatially-disaggregated global data on critical impact elements (land, population, agriculture, urban extent, wetlands, and GDP) with the inundation zones projected for 1-5m sea level rise (SLR). The report presents the potential consequences of continuing sea level rise for 84 developing countries including Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, China, Bangladesh and India. It is World Bank Policy Research Working Paper 4136, and was published in February 2007
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- Susmita Dasgupta; Benoit Laplante; Craig Meisner; David Wheeler; Jianping Yan
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/7174
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- This study modelled the potential effect of climate and precipitation change on the Indian city of Kolkata. It includes a vulnerability impact assessment, a damage assessment and an adaptation strategy. This document is Report No. 53282-IN from The World Bank, published in June 2011.
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- Maria Sarraf; Susmita Dasgupta; Subhendu Roy; Arati Belle
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- The World Bank Group
- https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/2818
