Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. Modernization does not appear to reduce son preference. For example, in South Asia son … that latent son preference in childbearing is more likely to manifest itself when fertility levels are low. As a result of …

providing basic services such as health care and education. Iran's fertility decline may have proceeded in two stages, the first … and demographic objectives. Between 1967 and 1977, fertility declined-mainly in urban areas-to an average of 4 children … for childbearing. The fertility decline coincided with improvements in primary and secondary education, possibly affecting …

The climate is changing; and the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region is vulnerable to the consequences. Many of the …

levels in select countries in the Europe and Central Asia region …

Like other regions, Eastern Europe and Central Asia is vulnerable to climate change and its potential socioeconomic … example, those in Central Asia and southern Europe), adapting to climate risk adds a new dimension to the challenges of … development, but also provides an opportunity to revisit priorities and accelerate reforms. The Europe and Central Asia (ECA …

private housing finance market participants. It offers observations of the recent Europe and Central Asia (ECA) market …

The global financial crisis severely affected economies in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECA). Currencies …

the Europe and Central Asia Region (ECA) in the short run and to indicate which countries are most likely to be …