Book DescriptionHow effectively has the World Bank Group assisted its clients in enhancing the contribution of the extractive industries to sustainable development? This evaluation finds that with its global mandate and experience, comprehensive country development focus, and overarching mission to fight poverty, the World Bank Group одкни is well positioned to help countries overcome the policy, institutional, and technical challenges that prevent them from transforming resource endowments into sustainable benefits Furthermore, the World Bank Group¡¦s achievements are many On the whole, its extractive industries projects have produced positive economic and financial results, though compliance with its environmental and social safeguards remains a challenge Its research has broadened and deepened understanding of the causes for the disappointing performance of resource-rich countries Its guidelines for the mitigation of adverse environmental and social impacts have been widely used and appreciated More recently, it has begun to address the challenge of country governance with a variety of instruments The World Bank Group can, however, do much to improve its performance in enhancing the extractive industry sector¡¦s contribution to sustainable development and poverty reduction The report identifies three main areas for improvement ¡V formulating an integrated strategy, strengthening implementation and engagement of stakeholders.  Автор книги2005 г ISBN 0821357107.