accumulation channels; impacts are estimated between 0.007 and 0.27 percent points of GDP growth annually for the period 2001 …This paper models the impact on economic growth of HIV/AIDS when the epidemic is in a mature phase, in contrast with … epidemic in Central America, show that AIDS is not likely to threaten economic growth through either labor or capital …

Port of Spain on July 13th, 2004. After more than a decade of economic growth and despite encouraging prospects for the …, and pockets of poverty persist. How can the country promote sustainable and equitable development, and thus reduce poverty … growth and to benefit its citizens more equitably, the country must continue to grapple with major issues. This report sheds …

Port of Spain on July 13th, 2004. After more than a decade of economic growth and despite encouraging prospects for the …, and pockets of poverty persist. How can the country promote sustainable and equitable development, and thus reduce poverty … growth and to benefit its citizens more equitably, the country must continue to grapple with major issues. This report sheds …

allocated to political allies is ineffective for growth, whereas aid extended to countries that are not allies is highly …

in some regions--even in the face of rapid economic growth? Why do some societies welcome the challenges of globalization …

in some regions--even in the face of rapid economic growth? Why do some societies welcome the challenges of globalization …

This paper revisits economic growth in Colombia using a growth diagnostics methodology to identify the most binding … constraints for economic growth and the policies that, if implemented, can have the largest positive impact. The data shows … for economic growth, independent of whether uncertainties from poor protection to property rights are resolved. …

a gender analysis to enhance the equity impacts and efficiency of Bank projects. It also analyzes future challenges and …