South Asia Development Forum – serie
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12 produkter
Glaciers of the Himalayas
Climate Change, Black Carbon, and Regional Resilience
Av Mani Muthukumara, The World Bank m. fl.
Häftad, 2021
518 kr
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Melting glaciers, loss of seasonal snow, and precipitation changes pose significant risks to the stability of water resources in the South Asia region. Glaciers help to moderate river flows in the region's major rivers by providing a source of meltwater in hot, dry years and storing water during …
Violence Against Women and Girls
Lessons from South Asia
Av World Bank
Häftad, 2014
348 kr
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This report documents the dynamics of violence against women in South Asia across the life cycle, from early childhood to old age. It explores the different types of violence that women may face throughout their lives, as well as the associated perpetrators (male and female), risk and protective …
In the Dark
How Much Do Power Sector Distortions Cost South Asia?
Av Fan Zhang
Häftad, 2018
475 kr
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Electricity shortages are among the biggest barriers to South Asia's development. Did you know that 30 percent of households in South Asia are not connected to the power grid? Even households and firms that are connected often experience long hours of blackouts. How much do power sector distortions …
Towards Great Dhaka
A New Urban Development Paradigm for Bangladesh
Av Julia Bird, Yue Li m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
518 kr
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By using state-of-the-art modeling techniques, this study simulates population, housing, economic activity, commuting times, transport and trade across the 266 unions that constitute Great Dhaka, taking into account flood vulnerability, traffic congestion and other location conditions.
Exports to Jobs
Boosting the Gains from Trade in South Asia
Av Erhan Artuc, Gladys Lopez-Avecedo m. fl.
Häftad, 2019
534 kr
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Very few studies focus on the growth of labor market opportunities that follow from exports. Entangled is one of the first to systematically examine the localized effects of long-run export growth in South Asia. The basic premise is that adjustment costs matter. If adjustment costs matter, then we …
Glass Half Full
The Promise of Regional Trade in South Asia
Av Sanjay Kathuria, Sanjay Kathuria
Häftad, 2018
475 kr
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Trade has played a critical role in global poverty reduction. In harnessing the potential of trade, some of the most successful countries have developed strong trade relationships with their neighbors. However, many South Asian countries have trade regimes that often offset the positive impact of …
Regional Investment Pioneers in South Asia
The Payoff of Knowing Your Neighbors
Häftad, 2021
534 kr
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This report is framed within the same context as its predecessor, A Glass Half Full: The Promise of Regional Trade in South Asia, namely, the sub-optimal level of economic engagement within South Asia. It focuses on intraregional investment, from an outward investment lens, using a unifying …
Converging Technology Revolution and Human Capital
Potential and Implications for South Asia
Av Sajitha Bashir, Carl Dahlman m. fl.
Häftad, 2021
504 kr
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Converging technologies promise a new era of delivering education, health, and social services to millions of digitally excluded. Hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and beset with low human development outcomes, how can South Asia bring these benefits to vulnerable groups, adapt technologies, and …
From Jobs to Careers
Apparel Exports and Career Paths for Women in Developing Countries
Av Mexico Vergara Bahena, Stacey Frederick m. fl.
Häftad, 2021
504 kr
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This report shifts the paradigm of how we think of women's participation in the labor force by demonstrating the importance of the distinction between jobs and careers and analyzing how an apparel-led export strategy contributes to the transition.
Private Cities
Outstanding Examples from Developing Countries and Their Implications for Urban Policy
Av Yue Li, Martin Rama m. fl.
Häftad, 2023
566 kr
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Institutional weaknesses limit the capacity of local governments to support efficient urbanization in developing countries. They also lead to the emergence of large developers with the clout to build entire cities. This paper analyzes the urbanization process when local governments are weak and …
Hidden Potential
Rethinking Informality in South Asia
Av World Bank Group, Maurizio Bussolo m. fl.
Häftad, 2023
519 kr
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Engendering Access to STEM Education and Careers in South Asia
Av Shobhana Sosale, Graham Mark Harrison m. fl.
Häftad, 2023
393 kr
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Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are crucial fields for economic development and social inclusion. This report is intended for policymakers and development partners to consider the importance of investing in STEM education.
