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This report presents the findings of an interim Damage and Loss Assessment (DaLA) conducted by the World Bank to assess the impact of the conflict affecting Lebanon. As of November 7, 2024, the conflict has reportedly claimed the lives of 3,102 individuals in Lebanon, injured 13,8191 and...
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Countries across all continents face the challenge of managing contingent liabilities arising from multiple sources, including state-owned enterprises (SOEs), parastatals, off-budget financing arrangements, civil servant entitlement schemes etc. The current financial crisis has made countries...
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This final report is the fourth and final deliverable in Castalia's assignment, funded by the World Bank, to improve how contingent liabilities are managed in Pakistan. The report presents recommendations on how Pakistan should improve its policies and processes for issuing and managing...
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The report titled ‘contingent liabilities: the Colombian experience,’ is the first publication on the management of contingent liabilities in Colombia. Published by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (MHCP), the report highlights technical and normative efforts and policy reforms on...
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In this paper two main medical malpractice systems are discussed - tort liability system in the US and no-fault system adopted in OECD countries- most notably in Sweden. These systems were discussed from administrative issues, deterrence, financing,compensation, costs occur to parties involved...
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Patient Pathway Analysis (PPA) and Summative Network Analysis (SNA) to understand and compare patient journeys in settings … implementation, network formation in urban areas will need to be tailored to the prevailing care delivery landscape and healthcare … utilization patterns. This may include upgrading selected public sector facilities to become network hubs and enhancing …
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"Chen and Dahlman assess the effects of knowledge on economic growth. By using an array of indicators, each of which … represents an aspect of knowledge, as independent variables in cross-section regressions that span 92 countries for the period … 1960 to 2000, they show that knowledge is a significant determinant of long-term economic growth. In particular, the …
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knowledge, not capital, is the key to sustained economic growth and improvements in human well-being. It distinguishes between … two sorts of knowledge:knowledge about technology, called technical knowledge or simply know-how, and knowledge about … attributes, that is, knowledge about products, processes, or institutions. The report focuses on the relationship between the …
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It is generally believed that information and communication technologies (ICTs) can empower teachers and learners, promote change and foster the development of '21st century skills, but data to support these beliefs are still limited. There is widespread belief that ICTs can and will empower...
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