beginning of 2000 followed by a slight recovery in 2007, the economy of Guinea-Bissau has entered a new growth spurt in 2008 …. The budget deficit, which averaged 10 percent of GDP between 2005 and 2007, has been reduced to 3.2 percent in 2008 and 3 …

This paper discusses implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) in Liberia. Liberia’s PRS articulates the … government’s overall vision and major strategies for moving toward rapid, inclusive, and sustainable growth and development … create much greater economic and political opportunities for all its citizens and ensure that growth and development are …

urbanization in poverty reduction and MDG attainment, rural areas remain a huge challenge—one that underscores the importance of … experience is that poverty is lowest in the largest cities and considerably higher in smaller towns. The MDGs reflect the basic … MDG targets. New estimates confirm the 2012 reports that MDG 1.a—reducing the $1.25-a-day poverty rate (2005 purchasing …

hard- won gains in boosting economic growth and achieving progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Poor … call to action to step up development efforts. The U.K. prime minister spoke of a 'global poverty emergency.' These …

What is the human cost of the global economic crisis? How many people will the crisis prevent from escaping poverty … several years to emerge. For example, deteriorating health and nutrition today could lead to higher mortality rates in … lower completion rates in later years. And household incomes that fall far below the poverty line will delay escapes from …

extreme poverty and hunger by half. Although the poverty goal is likely to be met at the global level, thanks to a remarkable … surge in global economic growth over the past decade, there are serious shortfalls in fighting hunger and malnutrition, the … to be met, including maternal health, infant mortality, and education. …

change in the Middle East. Despite high beverage growth in the developing world, it is crucial to provide opportunities to … those that are being left behind. Wealthier economies are experiencing slower growth but development assistance needs remain … high. In our interconnected world, sustainable recovery means supporting inclusive growth. Only four years remain until the …

; access to health services and education; and the ability to tap natural resources sustainably whether clean water, land for … urban expansion, or renewable energy sources. We assess how well the world is doing by looking at income poverty, schooling … levels, the health of mothers and children, and inroads in treating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, as well as assessing …

years in the pages of F&D looks at the important links between health and economic progress. Articles range over a variety … of topics, from the Millennium Development Goals and their health-related targets for 2015 to the economics of tobacco … property aspects of health care …