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Human Capital Convergence; International Evidence
Sab, Randa; Smith, Stephen C. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001
In the growth literature, evidence on income convergence is mixed. In the development literature, health and education indicators are also often used. This study examines whether health and education levels are converging across countries and calculates their convergence speed, using data from...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248134
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Guyana; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report 2005
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
Despite the continued vulnerability of the economy to exogenous shocks, the inadequacy of infrastructure, and the weakness of existing institutional capacity, there has been considerable progress in actions and reforms initiated by the government within the framework of the poverty reduction...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243607
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Social Returns to Education; Evidence From Italian Local Labor Market Areas
Dalmazzo, A.; Blasio, Guido De - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
The paper provides a quantitative assessment of social returns to education in Italy. It shows that, after controlling for individual characteristics, local average human capital is positively correlated with individual wages, with estimated social returns between 2 and 3 percent. This result is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248310
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How Good Are Ex Ante Program Evaluation Techniques? the Case of School Enrollment in PROGRESA
Bornhorst, Fabian - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
This paper evaluates a microsimulation technique by comparing the simulated outcome of a program with its actual effect. The ex ante evaluation is carried out for a conditional cash transfer program, where poor households were given money if the children attended school. A model of occupational...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008528659
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Trade Adjustment and Human Capital Investment; Evidence From Indian Tariff Reform
Edmonds, Eric V.; Pavcnik, Nina; Topalova, Petia - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
Do the short and medium term adjustment costs associated with trade liberalization influence schooling and child labor … experienced a dramatic increase in schooling and decline in child labor. However, communities that relied heavily on employment in … protected industries before liberalization do not experience as large an increase in schooling or decline in child labor. The …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599670
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Uganda; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
Uganda’s National Development Plan (NDP) stipulates medium-term strategic direction, development priorities, and implementation strategies. It also details Uganda’s current development status, challenges, and opportunities. The contribution of this NDP to the socioeconomic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244832
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Afghanistan National Development Strategy: First Annual Report (2008/09)
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses key findings of the First Annual Report (2008/09) on the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS). The economic and security situation was particularly challenging during the first year of ANDS implementation (1387 or 2008/09) owing to rapid increases in food and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245278
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Uganda; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This paper discusses Uganda’s Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP) 2004/05–2007/08. The PEAP provides an overarching framework to guide public action to eradicate poverty. It has been prepared through a consultative process involving central and local government, parliament,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768611
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Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: National Development Plan, Road Map for Implementation of National Development Plan, Overview of Sector Invest...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This paper discusses the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper—National Development Plan for the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. The plan has been a participative process, involving constituents in every sector of the economy to identify the problems they face and to suggest solutions to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591060
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Bangladesh; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This paper focuses on the National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty Reduction for Bangladesh. The paper discusses that accelerating growth and bringing a pro-poor orientation in the growth process would be achieved through emphasizing four priority areas: accelerated growth in rural areas and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005598863