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. Conclusions with implications for theory and policy …
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"The authors compare the two merger control systems currently employed worldwide: a mandatory system based on merger size threshold and a voluntary system with ex-post monitoring and fines. The voluntary system possesses two informational advantages: (i) the enforcement agency employs more...
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Tax incentives neither make up for serious deficiencies in a country's investment environment nor generate the desired …
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financial incentives to providers for screening the population, including for hypertension and diabetes. In addition, there have … financial incentives can increase preventive health care use by removing resource constraints to adopting healthy behaviors and …-side financial incentives and invitations from a family physician on primary care screening attendance rates and examines potential …
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This report is intended to support the analysis and implementation of reforms aimed at a strengthening of the intergovernmental system in Colombia. In mid-2007 congress approved a legislative act as constitutional amendment that increases the level of the main transfer to sub-national...
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Water Resources Group (WRG) catalyzes collaboration between the private sector and government to tackle water security challenges and climate change impacts. Its engagements center on four steps: framing choices to support effective decision-making, facilitating country platforms, supporting...
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In March 2000 Bucharest entered into a concession contract for its water utility with the aim of turning around the utility's faltering performance. Under the private operator the utility has raised service quality above Romanian standards and toward Western European levels. By 2008 efficiency...
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When several municipalities unite in a single administrative structure - a process known as aggregation - they can lower the cost of utility services through economies of scale. Aggregation of water supply and sanitation (WSS) services is established practice in some countries and is likely to...
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This case study showcases examples where the "G20 Principles for Quality Infrastructure Investment (QII)" have been operationalized in Japan`s urban infrastructure projects. It highlights Fukuoka City, one of the most prominent cities in Japan today. It reviews the city's efficient water...
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