Making Waves: World Bank Support For The Blue Economy, 2012?23

World Bank Group


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Abstract: This evaluation reviews the World Bank?s blue economy agenda and its integration into diagnostics, lending, and policy dialogue. It tracks operations via PROBLUE, critiques narrow growth-focused definitions, and highlights Kenya?s engagement in diagnostics. Recommendations include trade-off analysis, ecosystem restoration, and donor harmonization.

Author:
Lauren Kelly, Joy Butscher
Theme/Sector:
Blue Economy and Coastal Ecosystems, Circular Economy, Climate Finance, Nature-Based Solutions
Year
2024