This report analyzes the dynamics of violent crime in Brazil. What factors are driving the overall crime decline in … Brazil? Why is violent crime declining in some states while it is increasing in others? What types of interventions could … bring crime down during the past 10 years is crucial to tackling the challenges posed by the new decade. The purpose of this …

Crime and violence are now a key development issue for Central American countries. In three nations El Salvador …, Guatemala, and Honduras crime rates are among the top five in Latin America. This report argues that successful strategies … future options. In addition, the design of national crime reduction plans and the establishment of national cross …

Crime and violence are now a key development issue for Central American countries. In three nations El Salvador …, Guatemala, and Honduras crime rates are among the top five in Latin America. This report argues that successful strategies … future options. In addition, the design of national crime reduction plans and the establishment of national cross …

) early school leaving; iii) risky sexual behavior leading to early childbearing and HIV/AIDS; iv) crime and violence; v …

GBV than others. For example, women whose partners have low levels of education and abuse alcohol tend to be at greater …

This review has three objectives: (i) assess the education sector outcomes; (ii) evaluate the cost of the education … program and the budget formulation process; (iii) identify areas to improve the efficiency of public expenditure on education … and make medium-term savings. The Latvian government has demonstrated a strong commitment to education. With 7.2 percent …