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Summary of World Bank Group Engagement in Resource-Rich Developing Countries: Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Zambia

Core Content

This report, authored by the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG), evaluates the World Bank Group's (WBG) engagement in four resource-rich developing countries: the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Zambia. It provides a synthesis of the Country Program Evaluations (CPEs) and highlights the effectiveness, challenges, and strategic implications of the Bank's involvement in these countries.

Main Findings

1. World Bank Group Engagement Overview

• The WBG has not developed a consistent framework for engagement in resource-rich developing countries (RRDCs), despite their shared characteristics of natural resource wealth and reliance on resource revenues.
• The Bank's strategies and interventions have been tailored to each country's specific context and needs, leading to varied outcomes.
• The report concludes that the WBG is technically capable of supporting effective natural resource management and institutional strengthening in these countries.
• Economic diversification and nonextractive growth have proven difficult to achieve, and the Bank's strategies have struggled to define this as a clear objective.
• High commodity prices over the past decade have driven economic growth and poverty reduction, but inequality remains a persistent issue.

2. Management of Resources

• The WBG has focused on managing resource revenues and improving fiscal sustainability.
• In Bolivia, social transfers have had a limited but positive impact on reducing monetary poverty.
• In Kazakhstan, the Bank's engagement has been high quality and demand-driven, with a strong focus on the financial sector and public-private partnerships.
• In Mongolia, the Bank's support for urban development and governance is critical, especially given the rapid urbanization and the concentration of the population in Ulaanbaatar.
• In Zambia, the Bank has played a role in promoting transparency and accountability in the extractive sector through its involvement with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).

3. Economic Diversification and Nonextractive Growth

• The WBG has supported infrastructure, agriculture, and private sector development, but the outcomes have been uneven.
• In Kazakhstan, the Joint Economic Research Program (JERP) has been a key analytical tool, though its link to follow-up lending is limited.
• In Mongolia, the Bank has supported the development of local supply chains and infrastructure, contributing to broader economic diversification.
• The report emphasizes the need for more strategic and coherent approaches to diversification, as it is a complex and long-term challenge.

4. Inclusive Growth

• The WBG has focused on poverty reduction, social protection, and improving access to education and health services.
• In Bolivia, the Bank has supported agricultural development as a key driver of inclusive growth.
• In Kazakhstan, the Bank has supported conditional cash transfer programs and social protection initiatives, though these have not been fully captured in the report.
• In Mongolia, the Bank has supported projects that have had strong public outreach and community engagement, enhancing their sustainability.

5. World Bank Group and IFC Strategies

• The WBG has maintained a strong focus on resource management, transparency, and governance in the extractive sector.
• IFC has been active in supporting the financial and real sectors, including SMEs and infrastructure.
• IFC's engagement in the extractive industry is guided by the Extractive Industries Review (EIR) and tailored to individual countries.
• IFC has invested over $4.2 billion in the extractive industry between FY10 and FY14, with a focus on sustainable and developmental projects.

Key Information

• Country-Specific Engagement:

  • Bolivia: The Bank's work in agriculture and social transfers has been important for inclusive growth. The Gini coefficient has declined over the past decade, indicating some progress in reducing inequality.
  • Kazakhstan: The Bank has supported the financial sector and public-private partnerships, with a focus on fiscal sustainability and transparency. The report notes the need for more attention to the vulnerability of the extractive sector and its impact on the population.
  • Mongolia: The Bank has supported urban development and governance, with a focus on improving the quality of life for the urban poor. The report highlights the importance of local partnerships and civil society engagement.
  • Zambia: The Bank has supported transparency and accountability in the extractive sector, particularly through its involvement with the EITI.

• Challenges:

  • The WBG lacks a consistent framework for engagement in RRDCs.
  • The effectiveness of policy advice is uneven, with limited follow-up in some cases.
  • There is a need for more strategic and coherent approaches to economic diversification and inclusive growth.

• Recommendations:

  • The WBG should develop a more coherent and structured strategy for engagement in RRDCs.
  • The Bank should focus on building partnerships and maintaining communication with stakeholders beyond the executive branch.
  • The Bank should enhance its analytical and advisory activities to better support economic diversification and inclusive growth.
  • The Bank should continue to support transparency and accountability in the extractive sector, including through the EITI.

Conclusion

The report concludes that while the WBG is well-positioned to support resource-rich countries in managing their natural resources and promoting inclusive growth, there is a need for more strategic and coherent approaches. The Bank should focus on building stronger partnerships, enhancing its analytical capabilities, and supporting economic diversification as a key strategic objective. The report also highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the extractive sector, particularly through the EITI.