A recent World Bank report reveals that Brazil's strategic combination of electrification and highway construction has significantly boosted local economic growth. By studying four decades of data from over 3,000 municipalities, the report highlights how integrated infrastructure investments can transform economies, fostering productivity and industrial growth. The findings suggest that policymakers should prioritize coordinated infrastructure projects to maximize economic benefits and ensure sustainable development.
The lack of accurate CO₂ and methane emissions data has hindered the efforts to reduce emissions. Recognizing the urgent need for a reliable monitoring scheme, a team at the World Bank launched an initiative to leverage satellite-based measurements to fill the information gap.
This blog is a biweekly feature highlighting recent working papers from around the World Bank Group that were published in the World Bank’s Policy Research Working Paper Series. It introduces five papers published from June 16 to June 30, on various topics.