Promoting sustainable and inclusive development in Brazil's Amazonian states

This World Bank clip looks at the prospects for sustainable development for Brazil's Amazonian states, starting from the premise that the forest effectively contributes $317bn to the Brazilian economy each year.

It highlights the fact that biodiversity and sustainable farming of Amazonian products - such as acai and Brazil nuts - are going to be a key part of the Amazonian States future, as well as the importance of property rights, incentives and the rule of law in all of this.

Another World Bank clip looking at the importance of mangroves as a way of promoting biodiversity and stopping environmental degradation and depletion in Ghana. By focusing on this vital resources, the Ghanaian government and World Bank can promote sustainable development via the PROBLUE programme.