The World Bank Group 2010 Environment Strategy Update
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Transcript of The World Bank Group 2010 Environment Strategy Update
Strategy Development Process
Phase I Consultations on CN
Analytical Work
Jun
Drafting and Internal Reviews
Jul
Dec
Phase II Consultations on
draft Strategy
2009 2010 2011
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Apr MayOct
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IEG Safeguards Evaluation
CODE Discussion of Draft Strategy
Strategy Development Process
Phase I Consultations (Oct. 2009 – June 2010)
66 face-to-face consultation meetings 126 countries represented 2,350 participants
Phase I Consultations in Figures
Countries Represented by Region Participants by Region
Participants (%) by Main Stakeholder Groups
Promote a new development paradigm
Leapfrog Ecosystem Valuation and Wealth
Accounting Global Public Goods
Strengthen governance and institutions
Mainstream environment and safeguards
Expand knowledge base and knowledge sharing
Increase communication
What we heard from stakeholders (1)
Improve measurement of results
Strengthen environmental sustainability in private sector operations (IFC, MIGA)
Strengthen partnerships, coordination and harmonization
Improve incentive structures for staff
What we heard from stakeholders (2)
Directions of the new Strategy
Greening development by
Transforming growth paths to leapfrog to environmentally sustainable outcomes
Maximizing wealth creation from natural resources
Managing multiple environmental risks and opportunities
WBG committed to achieving environmental sustainability across its entire portfolio
Goals of 2001 strategy remain relevant
Changed Context
Climate change and the need to develop differently
Fuel, food, and financial crises and the need to renew the focus on growth and poverty reduction
Lack of progress on MDG 7
Internal developments:
IEG evaluations of environmental sustainability and safeguards
Internal reforms: Increased focus on knowledge and results