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Roma Inclusion : An Economic Opportunity for Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania and Serbia

World Bank - 2013

What is the economic rationale for Roma inclusion? This report explores the question: What is the economic argument for Roma inclusion?The analysis is based on quantitative data from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania, and Serbia, and information from interviews with 222 stakeholders in...

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Diagnostics and Policy Advice on the Integration of Roma in the Slovak Republic

World Bank - 2014

This report is meant to support the Slovak Government in its efforts to address the exclusion of the Roma by offering evidence-based policy advice. The assessment relies on three main sources of information. First, it takes advantage of the 2011 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/World...

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A Good Start--Scaling-Up Access to Quality Services for Young Roma Children : Case Study of the Roma Education Fund Pilot Project

World Bank - 2014

This report is a case study of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) project 'a good start: scaling-up access to quality services for young Roma children' (hereafter, 'A Good Start' or 'AGS'), implemented by local partner organizations of the Roma Education Fund. It follows the companion...

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Toward an Equal Start : Closing the Early Learning Gap for Roma Children in Eastern Europe

World Bank - 2012

Early childhood development programs are particularly beneficial to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Effective investments in this area have the potential to reduce inequalities perpetuated by poverty, poor nutrition, and restricted learning opportunities. This report explores the gaps...

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Reducing Vulnerability and Promoting the Self-Employment of Roma in Eastern Europe through Financial Inclusion

World Bank - 2012

This chapter highlights the growing global and European financial inclusion agenda and provides a brief assessment of vulnerability and labor market outcomes for Roma in Eastern Europe. Financial inclusion is considered by many to be among the main instruments to improve welfare, especially...

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Do market pressures induce economic efficiency? : the case of Slovenian manufacturing, 1994-2001

Vodopivec, Milan - 2004

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Slovenia : Pilot Diagnostic Review of Governance of the Insurance Sector

World Bank - 2013

This review looks at the governance of the insurance sector in Slovenia, analyzing the legal framework and its … Slovenia, and other countries, with insight into existing corporate practices, and to offer a framework of good practices that … risk evaluation, and advises that, although Slovenia's three finance regulators have served it well to date, the regulatory …

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Slovenia : Pilot Diagnostic Review of Governance of the Banking Sector

World Bank - 2013

recommendations on provisions that would help to strengthen the governance structure of banks in Slovenia, and 3) refine the good … government remains the dominant owner of banks in Slovenia. …

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Republic of Slovenia : Accounting and Auditing

World Bank - 2013

This assessment of accounting and auditing practices in Slovenia focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of the … benchmarks, and draws on international experience and good practices in the field of accounting and audit regulation. Slovenia … challenge that Slovenia has to tackle. This report draws upon recent international experience in developed economies and …

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Corporate Governance Country Assessment : Slovenia

World Bank - 2013

practices in Slovenia. The country has already upgraded its legislation to meet European Union (EU) Directives, and, its legal …

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