Directions in Development - Human Development – serie
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Skills for the Labor Market in Indonesia
Trends in Demand, Gaps, and Supply
Av Emanuela di Gropello, Aurelien Kruse m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
392 kr
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In Indonesia, the past two decades have been a time of great progress but also massive transformations and abrupt setbacks. In this context, this book reviews the main characteristics of - and trends in - demand for skills in Indonesia. It seeks to document the existence of a possible skills …
Elderly and Old Age Support in Rural China
Av Fang Cai, John Giles m. fl.
Häftad, 2012
300 kr
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This volume first examines projected demographic changes that will affect the economic well-being of China's rural elderly over the next twenty years, taking into account both China's sharp demographic transition and the continued migration of young adults into cities. The projected old age …
Do Our Children Have a Chance?
A Human Opportunity Report for Latin America and the Caribbean
Av José R. Molinas Vega, Ricardo Paes de Barros m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
300 kr
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The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region is making progress in opening the doors of development to all. But it still has a long way to go. At the current pace, it would take, on average, a generation for the region to achieve universal access to the basic services that make for human …
Working Through the Crisis
Jobs and Policies in Developing Countries During the Great Recession
Av World Bank, Arup Banerji m. fl.
Häftad, 2013
357 kr
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The end of the MFA was followed by rising apparel exports, falling prices, and a reallocation of production and employment between countries. There were also significant changes within countries. The first main finding of this report is that export and employment patterns after the MFA/ATC did not …
Analyzing Markets for Health Workers
Insights from Labor and Health Economics
Av Barbara McPake, Anthony Scott m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
358 kr
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Achieving universal health care requires understanding health labor markets dynamics to overcome constaints in human resources for health. This book helps to understand how key elements in health labor markets interact and how these interactions can help or hinder significant progress in health …
Skilling Up Vietnam
Preparing the Workforce for a Modern Market Economy
Av Christian Bodewig, Reena Badiani-Magnusson
Häftad, 2014
338 kr
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The demand for workforce skills is changing in Vietnam's dynamic economy. In addition to job-specific skills, Vietnamese employers value cognitive skills, like problem solving, and behavioral skills, like team work. This book presents an agenda of change for Vietnam's education system to prepare …
Understanding the Poverty Impact of the Global Financial Crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean
Av Margaret Grosh, Maurizio Bussolo m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
462 kr
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This study documents the effects of the 2008–09 global financial crisis on poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). In doing so, it describes and decomposes the effects of the crisis on poverty using data from comparable household budget surveys for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, …
Moving Toward Universal Coverage of Social Health Insurance in Vietnam
Assessment and Options
Av Aparnaa Somanathan, Ajay Tandon m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
358 kr
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Over the past two decades Vietnam has made enormous progress towards achieving universal coverage (UC) for its population. Significant challenges remain, however, in terms of improving equity with continuing low rates of enrollment. Ensuring financial protection also remains an elusive goal. The …
Labor Policy to Promote Good Jobs in Tunisia
Revisiting Labor Regulation, Social Security, and Active Labor Market Programs
Av Diego F. Angel-Urdinola, Antonio Nucifora m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
358 kr
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Tunisians are striving for the opportunity to realize their potential and aspirations in a country that is rich in both human and physical capital, but whose recent economic growth has failed to create enough opportunities in the form of good and productive jobs. This report highlights the main …
Universal Health Coverage for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
A Synthesis of 11 Country Case Studies
Av Akiko Maeda, Cheryl Cashin m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
300 kr
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The goals of universal health coverage (UHC) are to ensure that all people can access quality health services, to safeguard all people from public health risks, and to protect all people from impoverishment due to illness, whether from out-of-pocket payments for health care or loss of income when a …
Expanding Opportunities for the Next Generation
Early Childhood Development in the Middle East and North Africa
Av Safaa El-Kogali, Caroline Krafft
Häftad, 2015
449 kr
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Early childhood is the most important stage of human development. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), there is little research and inadequate investment in this crucial stage of life. This book assesses the state of early childhood development (ECD) in MENA from before birth through age …
Do African Children Have an Equal Chance?
A Human Opportunity Report for Sub-Saharan Africa
Av Andrew Dabalen, Ambar Narayan m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
405 kr
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We have long known that a person's chance of success in life is deeply influenced by early access to education, health services, safe water, and nutritious food. This in turn improves the likelihood that a child can live up to his or her human potential and pursue a rewarding life. As Sub-Saharan …
HIV Epidemics in the European Region
Vulnerability and Response
Av Lucy Platt, Emma Jolley m. fl.
Häftad, 2015
475 kr
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This report provides a systematic review of the evidence on HIV vulnerability and response in all 53 countries of the WHO European Region, stretching from Iceland to the borders of China. It focuses on key populations most at risk of HIV infection: people who inject drugs, sex workers and men who …
Beyond Contributory Pensions
Fourteen Experiences with Coverage Expansion in Latin America
Av World Bank, Rafael Rofman m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
518 kr
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Latin America's population is aging, and many among the growing elderly population are not protected by traditional pension schemes. In response, policy makers have been reevaluating their income protection systems so that between 2000 and 2013, the majority of Latin American countries reformed …
Toward Universal Health Coverage and Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Evidence from Selected Countries
Av Tania Dmytraczenko, Gisele Almeida
Häftad, 2015
417 kr
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After nearly a quarter century of implementing universal coverage reforms, it is apt to take stock of how well the region has fared. This volume reviews progress in reducing inequalities in health outcomes, service utilization, and financial protection, and assesses the common trends emerging from …
Réduire La Pauvreté Et Investir Dans Le Capital Humain
Le Nouveau Rôle Des Filets Sociaux En Afrique
Häftad, 2015
314 kr
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Cet ouvrage examine la situation, les caractéristiques, la performance et le financement des filets sociaux en Afrique. Il identifie comment les gouvernements peuvent renforcer les filets sociaux afin que mieux protéger les pauvres et amélioration leur situation. En générale, les filets sociaux …
Where Have All the Textbooks Gone?
Toward Sustainable Provision of Teaching and Learning Materials in Sub-Saharan Africa
Av Tony Read
Häftad, 2015
393 kr
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Textbooks need to be readily available in low-income countries, to help trump the adverse effects of large class-sizes, poorly motivated and inadequately trained teachers, and short effective school years. Sub Saharan African governments and publishers can do better in terms of quality, …
Preparing the Next Generation in Tanzania
Challenges and Opportunities in Education
Av World Bank, Arun R. Joshi m. fl.
Häftad, 2015
338 kr
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Tanzania aims to reach middle income status by 2025. Since the country's economic growth will increasingly require workforce with postsecondary training and skills, the education system needs to close systemic gaps and inefficiencies at the root of its current undeperformance.
Une Couverture Sanitaire Universelle Pour Un Développement Durable Inclusif
Une Synthèse De 11 Études De Cas Pays
Av Akiko Maeda, Edson Araujo m. fl.
Häftad, 2015
300 kr
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La couverture sanitaire universelle pour un développement durable inclusif synthétise les expériences de 11 pays ? Bangladesh, Brésil, Éthiopie, France, Ghana, Indonésie, Japon, Pérou, Thaïlande, Turquie et Vietnam - dans la mise en ?uvre de politiques et de stratégies d'atteinte et de maintien de …
Health Workforce in Latin America and the Caribbean
An Analysis of Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay
Av Carmen Carpio, Natalia Santiago Bench
Häftad, 2015
358 kr
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This report provides a status update on the human resources for health (HRH) sub-system in six Latin American and Caribbean countries: Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay. The report structures its discussion around how the health workforce is financed, organized, managed, …
Thirty Years of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Argentina
An Assessment of the National Health Response
Av Fernando Lavadenz, Carla Pantanali m. fl.
Häftad, 2015
417 kr
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Argentina is a success story in combating HIV/AIDS and this study analyzes the burden of disease, the demand and supply-sides of service delivery, the financial dimension and provides best practices about key programmatic innovations that have had a pivotal role in reducing incidence and burden in …
How Shanghai Does It
Insights and Lessons from the Highest-Ranking Education System in the World
Av Xiaoyan Liang, Huma Kidwai m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
393 kr
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This report presents an in-depth examination of how Shanghai scored highest in the areas of reading, science, and mathematics on Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Nurse Workforce in the Eastern Caribbean
Meeting the Challenges of Noncommunicable Diseases
Av Carmen Carpio, Danielle Fuller-Wimbush
Häftad, 2016
417 kr
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This report assesses how the Eastern Caribbean nurse workforce can be strengthened to respond to this growing chronic disease burden. A toolkit developed as part of the study supports Human Resources for Health planning and management with respect to Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
Demographic Change in Uruguay
Economic Opportunities and Challenges
Av World Bank, Rafael Rofman m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
534 kr
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This book studies the impact that the demographic transition will have on the Uruguayan economy, particularly on the level of expenditure in social protection, healthcare, and education systems. Using a medium and long term framework, it discusses the fiscal and economic challenges, both in social …
Workforce Development in Emerging Economies
Comparative Perspectives on Institutions, Praxis, and Policies for Economic Development
Av Jee-Peng Tan, Kiong Hock Lee m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
417 kr
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The book presents novel systems-level findings on workforce development (WfD) in nearly 30 emerging economies, based on data generated by the Systems Approach for Better Education Results (SABER)-WfD benchmarking tool.
Taking Stock of Programs to Develop Socio-Emotional Skills
A Systematic Review of Program Evidence
Av Maria Laura Sanchez Puerta, Alexandria Valerio m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
393 kr
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This review provides an overview of the impacts of socio-emotional skill development programs in developed and developing countries, including findings from evaluations of early childhood, in-school, and out of school programs. Findings highlight characteristics and impacts of successful (and less …
Minds and Behaviors at Work
Boosting Socioemotional Skills for Latin America's Workforce
Av Wendy Cunningham, Pablo Acosta m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
417 kr
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This book investigates which mental abilities and behaviors allow Latin Americans to be successful in the labor market. It provides guidance for policy makers on how to foster learning and human development.
Skills for a Modern Ukraine
Av Ximena Del Carpio, Olga Kupets m. fl.
Häftad, 2017
417 kr
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This book analyzes how to improve higher education and employment policies in Ukraine so that more young people and adults find better jobs and the economy becomes more prosperous.
Continuous Improvement
Strengthening Georgia's Targeted Social Assistance Program
Av Tinatin Baum, Anastasia Mshvidobadze m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
462 kr
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Targeted Social Assistance of Georgia is a last-resort social program that is considered a best practice among programs based on proxy means testing (PMT). It achieves high targeting accuracy for a relatively high level of poverty incidence. In 2013, the government of Georgia embarked on the …
Accounting for Education Mismatch in Developing Countries
Measurement, Magnitudes, and Explanations
Av Michael J. Handel, Alexandria Valerio m. fl.
Häftad, 2016
393 kr
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This publication uses data from the World Bank's STEP Household Skills Survey to explore patterns of educational mismatch in 12 developing countries. Workers are considered 'mismatched' if their personal education is different than that required by their jobs. The report finds that over-education …
