维也纳发展知识中心2025年年度报告：欧洲和中亚的知识平台

A Knowledge Platform forEurope and Central AsiaPublic Disclosure Authorized ANNUALREPORT2025 © 2026 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank1818 H Street NWWashington, DC 20433Telephone: 202-473-1000Internet: www.worldbank.org This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, andconclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The WorldBank, its Board of Executive Directors, nor the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency ofthe data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors,omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use ofor failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. Theboundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in thiswork do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legalstatus of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitationupon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which arespecifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encouragesdissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, fornoncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressedto World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington,DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org. Suggested Citation: World Bank. 2026. A Knowledge Platform for Europe and Central Asia: ViennaDevelopment Knowledge Center Annual Report 2025. Washington, DC: World Bank. Contact: Emcet O. TaşProgram Manager, Vienna Development Knowledge CenterThe World Bank GroupPraterstrasse 31, 1020, Vienna, Austriavdkc@worldbank.org A Knowledge Platformfor Europe and Central Asia ANNUAL REPORT 2025 Table of Contents AbbreviationsForewordExecutive Summary ivvvi Why a Knowledge Platform, and Why Now, in ECA?1VDKC at a Glance22025 in Numbers5Report Outline6 Chapter 2. Looking Back: VDKC Activities in 20257 Economic Governance7Livable and Competitive Cities9Climate Adaptation and Resilience11Human Capital and Productive Aging12 Chapter 3. Documenting Contributions: VDKC Result Pathways14 Participant Feedback and Engagement Patterns14Connecting Upstream Knowledge with Downstream Results17Lessons from the First Year19 Chapter 4. Looking Forward: VDKC 2026 Workplan21 Strategic Prioritization21Economic Governance22Livable and Competitive Cities22Climate Adaptation and Resilience23Human Capital and Productive Aging23 Chapter 5. Organizing for Delivery and Results: VDKC Structure24 Governance and Administration24Resources25Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement25Forward Look26 Boxes Box 1:VDKC Thematic Alignment with WBG Priorities in ECA3Box 2:How does VDKC work?4Box 3:VDKC Theory of Change15Box 4:What do clients say about VDKC activities?17Box 5:VDKC Partnerships as catalysts for results17 Figures Figure 1.VDKC 2025 HighlightsFigure 2.ECA Client Countries served by VDKC in 2025 515 Tables Annex Table 1. VDKC 2025 Activities by Thematic AreaAnnex Table 2. VDKC 2026 Activities by Thematic Area Abbreviations AIArtificial IntelligenceAMSAustrian Public Employment ServicesAPGAustrian Power GridBFIBerufsförderungsinstitut(University of Applied Sciences Vienna)CDDCommunity-Driven DevelopmentCMUCountry Management UnitCOPCommunity of PracticeCWPFChina-World Bank Group Partnership FacilityDWPDanube Water ProgramECAEurope and Central AsiaESGEnvironmental and Social GovernanceEUEuropean UnionFinSACFinancial Sector Advisory CentreGFDRRGlobal Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction and RecoveryGHGGreenhouse GasIAWDInternational Association of Water Service Companies in the Danube RegionIFCInternational Finance CorporationIGIInclusive and Green InstitutionIRENAInternational Renewable Energy AgencyKPIKey Performance IndicatorMIGAMultilateral Investment Guarantee AgencyMPAMultiphase Programmatic ApproachNBSNature-Based SolutionsNDBNational Development BankOECDOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentPFMPublic Financial ManagementPIMPublic Investment ManagementRESILANDResilient LandscapesRLTRegional Leadership TeamRVPRegional Vice PresidentSECOSwiss State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSEPASingle Euro Payment AreaSOEState-Owned EnterpriseSURGESustainable Urban and Regional DevelopmentTDDTechnical Deep DiveUNICEFUnited Nations Children’s FundUWVienna University of Economics and BusinessVDKCVienna Development Knowledge CenterWBGWorld Bank Group Foreword Over the past decade, countries in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) have faced a succession of profoundand overlapping c