CPIA

The Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) rates countries against a set of 16 criteria grouped in four clusters: (a) economic management; (b) structural policies; (c) policies for social inclusion and equity; and (d) public sector management and institutions.

Using CPIA in IDA's Resource Allocation Index

The environment criterion assesses the extent to which environmental policies foster the protection and sustainable use of natural resources and the management of pollution. Assessment of environmental sustainability requires multi-dimension criteria (i.e. for air, water, waste, conservation management, coastal zones management, natural resources management). To ensure balanced assessments, World Bank staff assesses country policies and institutions by filling out a specific questionnaire.

Policies and Institutions for Environmental Sustainability

Scores for IDA countries (Year 2005)