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This report analyzes the impact of transport infrastructure on employment in Brazil between 1990 and 2019 using a 'market access' approach. The study finds a positive correlation between increased connectivity and employment growth, with the most significant benefits occurring in poorer and more isolated regions, suggesting that infrastructure investment can reduce regional inequality.

This 2014 report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Tallinn Centre evaluates the coherence and effectiveness of Estonia's implementation of four multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) related to biodiversity: the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Ramsar Convention, CITES, and the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). Using a 15-category benchmarking methodology, the review finds that Estonia's overall implementation effectiveness is relatively high, with 'Cross-border cooperation' scoring as the strongest area and all other categories performing at a moderate level.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law, prepared for the United Nations Environment Programme, evaluates the effectiveness of trade and positive measures within the Montreal Protocol. It analyzes how these mechanisms—ranging from import/export bans on ozone-depleting substances (ODS) to financial assistance for developing nations—have driven near-universal ratification and compliance to reduce global emissions of controlled substances.