Directions in Development - Countries and Regions – serie
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From Farm to Firm
Rural-Urban Transition in Developing Countries
Av Nora Dudwick, Katy Hull m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
348 kr
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The process of rural-urban transformation presents both opportunities and challenges for development. If managed effectively, it can result in growth that benefits everyone; if managed poorly, it can lead to stark welfare disparities and entire regions cut off from the advantages of agglomeration …
From Oil to Cities
Nigeria's Next Transformation
Häftad, 2016
462 kr
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From Oil to Cities: Nigeria's Next Transformation serves the critical and timely purpose of understanding the challenges and opportunities of urbanization in Nigeria.
Sin Tax Reform in the Philippines
Transforming Public Finance, Health, and Governance for More Inclusive Development
Av Kai Kaiser, Caryn Bredenkamp m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
417 kr
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Excise taxes are targeted special taxes applied to a particular set of goods such as cigarettes, beer, spirits. Well designed, they can be a win-win, raising significant revenues for development and discouraging harmful consumption. Sin Tax Reform documents and draws lessons from how the …
Diversified Urbanization
The Case of Côte D'Ivoire
Av Madio Fall, Souleymane Coulibaly m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
405 kr
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Côte d'Ivoire urbanization has been negatively correlated with incomes since the 1970s and poverty has increased. This report identifies constraints and opportunities for urbanization across four dimensions: planning, connecting, financing, and greening cities.
Leveraging the Potential of Argentine Cities
A Framework for Policy Action
Av Elisa Muzzini, Beatriz Eraso Puig m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
575 kr
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Argentina is one of the most urbanized countries in Latin America. Its path to economic prosperity is through efficient, sustainable and economically thriving cities. This book provides a conceptual framework, empirical data, and strategic directions for leveraging the potential of Argentine cities.
Understanding Gender in Maldives
Toward Inclusive Development
Av Jana Elhorr, Rohini P. Pande
Häftad, 2016
348 kr
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This report analyzes gender differentials in the Maldives. Women are disadvantaged in high-paying jobs, higher education, domestic violence, and asset ownership. Cultural norms are becoming more rigidly patriarchal, and public support for women?s rights is declining, which does not bode well for …
Revue De L'Urbanisation De La Cote D'ivoire
Pour Une Urbanisation Diversifiee
Av Madio Fall, Souleymane Coulibaly
Häftad, 2016
405 kr
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En Cote d'ivoire depuis la fin des annees 1970 I'urbanisation est correlee negativernent au revenu par tete, alors que la pauvrete augmente. Toutefois une urbanisation bien geree peut accelerer I'accession de la Cote d'ivoire au statut de pays a revenu interrnediaire.
Mexico Urbanization Review
Managing Urban Growth for Productive and Livable Cities in Mexico
Av World Bank, Yoonhee Kim m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
405 kr
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The report analyzes the spatial development patterns of Mexican cities and examines how recent urban spatial growth has affected economic performance and livability. Based on the analysis, it offers recommendations and instruments to support more sustainable spatial development and to make Mexican …
Central America Urbanization Review
Making Cities Work for Central America
Av World Bank, Augustin Maria m. fl.
Häftad, 2017
462 kr
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Central America is in the midst of an important transformation. Central America Urbanization Review: Making Cities Work for Central America provides a better understanding of the implications of urbanization in the region, and the actions that central and local governments can take to reap the …
Morocco 2040
Emerging by Investing in Intangible Capital
Av Jean-Pierre Chauffour, World Bank
Häftad, 2017
511 kr
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Morocco 2040: Emerging by Investing in Intangible Capital documents the major economic and social strides made by Morocco over the past 15 years and analyzes the policies and political economy conditions for accelerating the pace of economic catch-up by 2040.
Getting to Work
Unlocking Women's Potential in Sri Lanka's Labor Force
Av Jennifer L. Solotaroff, George Joseph m. fl.
Häftad, 2020
372 kr
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Analysis of the most recent data from the Sri Lanka Labor Force Survey (LFS) and Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) provides an update to the 2013 policy report, Getting In and Staying In: Increasing Female Labor Force Participation in Sri Lanka.
Le Maroc à L'horizon 2040
Investir Dans Le Capital Immatériel Pour Accélérer L?émergence économique
Häftad, 2017
497 kr
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Morocco 2040 documents the major economic and social strides made by Morocco in recent decades and analyzes the obstacles that it must overcome in order to ensure that the economic catch-up process underway in the country can be accelerated and will pave the way for sustainable economic convergence.
Estudio De La Urbanización En Centroamérica
Oportunidades De Una Centroamérica Urbana
Av Augustin Maria, Jose Luis Acero m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
475 kr
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El Estudio de la Urbanizacion en Centroamerica: Oportunidades de una Centroarnerica Urbana ofrece una mejor comprenslon de las implicaciones de la urbanizacion en la region, y las acciones que las gobiernos centrales y locales pueden tomar para obtener las beneficios previstos de esta …
