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31 produkter
Pro-Poor Macroeconomics
Potential and Limitations
Av G. Cornia
Inbunden, 2006
1093 kr
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This book tackles the disagreements that affect those looking to establish the macroeconomic policies needed to halve poverty over the next ten years. It presents a pro-poor macroeconomic policy allowing countries to recapture policy space, help promote growth, reduce inequality and diminish …
Latin America
A New Developmental Welfare State in the Making?
Av Manuel Riesco, Manuel Riesco m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
1126 kr
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The 21st century Latin American developmental welfare state model is based on a new public-private alliance, where state-led developmental social policy relies for its implementation mainly on proactive, emerging regional entrepreneurs and a growing middle class. This volume illustrates where …
South-South Migration
Implications for Social Policy and Development
Inbunden, 2010
1093 kr
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This book seeks to explore the development and policy implications of South-South migration, specifically with regard to the role and challenges for social policy. It examines the linkages and impact of migration on gender and care regimes, human resource flows, remittances, poverty, and political …
Mineral Rents and the Financing of Social Policy
Opportunities and Challenges
Av Katja Hujo, Katja Hujo
Inbunden, 2012
1126 kr
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An exploration of the implications of mineral-led wealth and the opportunities that this creates for economic and social development. The book includes theoretical and policy analyses as well as micro level country case studies, including Norway, Chile, Indonesia, Nigeria and Botswana.
Social Policies and Private Sector Participation in Water Supply
Beyond Regulation
Inbunden, 2008
1093 kr
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This book demonstrates that, when reforming the water sector, policymakers should arrange social policies that mitigate the negative impact of reforms. It presents a detailed analysis of the current issues, and uses country studies to show how social policies are vital in ensuring affordable access …
Social Policy in Sub-Saharan African Context
In Search of Inclusive Development
Av Jm Adsn-, J. Adésínà
Inbunden, 2007
984 kr
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This volume reviews Africa's past experiences of social policy, with an eye on the future. Contributions examine a range of social policy issues around healthcare, education, the labour market and social welfare, and highlight important conceptual and policy issues for rebuilding Africa.
Democracy and Social Policy
Av Y. Bangura
Inbunden, 2007
1093 kr
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Economic development is a necessary but not sufficient condition for welfare development. This book examines complex relations between democracy and social policy and the conditions under which democratic regimes can deliver adequate social protection to citizens as well as how social policy aids …
Financing Social Policy
Mobilizing Resources for Social Development
Av Katja Hujo, Shea McClanahan
Inbunden, 2009
1093 kr
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Moving beyond the 'post-Washington consensus', this book shifts the focus of development policy debates away from expenditures and austerity and towards revenues and resources. The book explores the potential and the developmental impact of different categories of resources for financing social …
Learning from the South Korean Developmental Success
Effective Developmental Cooperation and Synergistic Institutions and Policies
Av Ilcheong Yi, Thandika Mkandawire m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
1126 kr
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This analysis of South Korea's development experience can present lessons for development in the 21st century. Situating the development experience of South Korea within the framework of the capability enhancing state, this volume examines the empowering institutions and policies of South Korea …
Reforming Pensions in Developing and Transition Countries
Av K. Hujo
Inbunden, 2014
1093 kr
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This book moves beyond technical studies of pension systems by addressing the political economy of pension reform in different contexts. It provides insights into key issues related to pension policy and its developmental implications, drawing on selected country studies in Africa, Asia, Eastern …
Towards Universal Health Care in Emerging Economies
Opportunities and Challenges
Av Ilcheong Yi
Inbunden, 2017
1909 kr
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This book explores how political, social, economic and institutional factors in eight emerging economies have combined to generate diverse outcomes in their move towards universal health care. Structured in three parts, the book begins by framing social policy as an integral system in its own …
Pro-Poor Macroeconomics
Potential and Limitations
Av G. Cornia
Häftad, 2006
1093 kr
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This book tackles the disagreements that affect those looking to establish the macroeconomic policies needed to halve poverty over the next ten years. It presents a pro-poor macroeconomic policy allowing countries to recapture policy space, help promote growth, reduce inequality and diminish …
Latin America
A New Developmental Welfare State in the Making?
Häftad, 2007
1126 kr
Lägg i varukorg
The 21st century Latin American developmental welfare state model is based on a new public-private alliance, where state-led developmental social policy relies for its implementation mainly on proactive, emerging regional entrepreneurs and a growing middle class. This volume illustrates where …
South-South Migration
Implications for Social Policy and Development
Häftad, 2010
1126 kr
Lägg i varukorg
This book seeks to explore the development and policy implications of South-South migration, specifically with regard to the role and challenges for social policy. It examines the linkages and impact of migration on gender and care regimes, human resource flows, remittances, poverty, and political …
Mineral Rents and the Financing of Social Policy
Opportunities and Challenges
Av Katja Hujo
Häftad, 2012
1093 kr
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An exploration of the implications of mineral-led wealth and the opportunities that this creates for economic and social development. The book includes theoretical and policy analyses as well as micro level country case studies, including Norway, Chile, Indonesia, Nigeria and Botswana.
Social Policies and Private Sector Participation in Water Supply
Beyond Regulation
Av N. Prasad
Häftad, 2008
1093 kr
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This book demonstrates that, when reforming the water sector, policymakers should arrange social policies that mitigate the negative impact of reforms. It presents a detailed analysis of the current issues, and uses country studies to show how social policies are vital in ensuring affordable access …
Social Policy in Sub-Saharan African Context
In Search of Inclusive Development
Av J. Adésínà
Häftad, 2007
1093 kr
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This volume reviews Africa's past experiences of social policy, with an eye on the future. Contributions examine a range of social policy issues around healthcare, education, the labour market and social welfare, and highlight important conceptual and policy issues for rebuilding Africa.
Financing Social Policy
Mobilizing Resources for Social Development
Av Katja Hujo, Shea McClanahan
Häftad, 2009
1093 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Moving beyond the 'post-Washington consensus', this book shifts the focus of development policy debates away from expenditures and austerity and towards revenues and resources. The book explores the potential and the developmental impact of different categories of resources for financing social …
Learning from the South Korean Developmental Success
Effective Developmental Cooperation and Synergistic Institutions and Policies
Av Ilcheong Yi, Thandika Mkandawire
Häftad, 2014
1126 kr
Lägg i varukorg
This analysis of South Korea's development experience can present lessons for development in the 21st century. Situating the development experience of South Korea within the framework of the capability enhancing state, this volume examines the empowering institutions and policies of South Korea …
Reforming Pensions in Developing and Transition Countries
Av K. Hujo
Häftad, 2014
1093 kr
Lägg i varukorg
This book moves beyond technical studies of pension systems by addressing the political economy of pension reform in different contexts. It provides insights into key issues related to pension policy and its developmental implications, drawing on selected country studies in Africa, Asia, Eastern …
Transforming the Developmental Welfare State in East Asia
Av H. Kwon
Häftad, 2004
1093 kr
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Since the economic crisis of 1997, there have been significant social policy reforms in East Asia. Using the concept of the developmental welfare state, this book seeks to answer whether the welfare reforms in East Asia have extended social rights while maintaining its developmental credentials. …
Commercialization of Health Care
Global and Local Dynamics and Policy Responses
Av M. Mackintosh, M. Koivusalo
Häftad, 2005
1126 kr
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Based on original research and analysis by a group of health policy experts and economists from across the world, this book analyzes the causes and consequences of the expanding global and local commercialization of health care. It argues for the necessity and possibility of effective policy …
Gender and Social Policy in a Global Context
Uncovering the Gendered Structure of 'The Social'
Häftad, 2006
1636 kr
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This book illustrates why both academic research and policy thinking need to factor-in gender hierarchies and structures if they are to address some of the key challenges of contemporary societies: the widespread informality and insecurity of paid work and the crisis of care.
Social Policy in a Development Context
Av P. Thandika Mkandawire, T. Mkandawire
Häftad, 2004
930 kr
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Drawing upon both conceptual and empirical evidence, this volume argues the case for the centrality of social policy in development, focusing particularly on the message that social policy needs to be closely intertwined with economic policy. It is argued that social policy can provide the crucial …
Social Policy and Economic Development in the Nordic Countries
Inbunden, 2005
1093 kr
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This volume examines the relationship between Nordic social policy and economic development from a comparative perspective. It identifies the driving forces behind the development of the Nordic welfare model and the problems and dilemmas the model is facing at present. The book also traces the link …
Social Policy in the Middle East
Economic, Political, and Gender Dynamics
Av Valentine M. Moghadam, M. Karshenas m. fl.
Inbunden, 2005
1093 kr
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This book provides political and economic perspectives on social policy and its evolution in countries of the Middle East and North Africa. Chapters on Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia analyze its origins in populist or modernizing state activities, its decline in the era of …
Transforming the Developmental Welfare State in East Asia
Av H. Kwon
Inbunden, 2004
1126 kr
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Since the economic crisis of 1997, there have been significant social policy reforms in East Asia. Using the concept of the developmental welfare state, this book seeks to answer whether the welfare reforms in East Asia have extended social rights while maintaining its developmental credentials. …
Commercialization of Health Care
Global and Local Dynamics and Policy Responses
Av M. Mackintosh, M. Koivusalo
Inbunden, 2005
1126 kr
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Based on original research and analysis by a group of health policy experts and economists from across the world, this book analyzes the causes and consequences of the expanding global and local commercialization of health care. It argues for the necessity and possibility of effective policy …
Gender and Social Policy in a Global Context
Uncovering the Gendered Structure of 'The Social'
Inbunden, 2006
1636 kr
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This book illustrates why both academic research and policy thinking need to factor-in gender hierarchies and structures if they are to address some of the key challenges of contemporary societies: the widespread informality and insecurity of paid work and the crisis of care.
Politics of Domestic Resource Mobilization for Social Development
Av Katja Hujo
Inbunden, 2020
1093 kr
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At a time when the development community is grappling with the challenge of raising the required investment—estimated in the trillions of dollars—for attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), countries’ mobilization of their own fiscal revenues is receiving increasing attention. This …
