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Regional subsidies and industrial prospects of lagging regions
Lall, Somik V. - 2006
"Large and sustained differences in economic performance across regions of developing countries have long provided motivation for fiscal incentives designed to encourage firm entry in lagging areas. But empirical evidence in support of these policies has been weak at best. The authors undertake...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010522217
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Aden - Commercial Capital of Yemen : Local Economic Development Strategy
World Bank - 2013
Aden has a number of widely recognized unique assets, which are critical inputs to its emerging strategic positioning within Yemen and the region. Most notable is its natural deep-water harbor on the Red Sea, striking landscapes and distinctive topography, abundance of raw materials, and rich...
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Ukraine : Moving Forward on Regional Development and Regional Policy
World Bank - 2013
The report considers the evolving experience in Ukraine, and looks at lessons from other countries in order to spur thinking about how best to move forward in the development of regional policy. In the context of a transition economy, accurately measuring the changes that are underway is...
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Mexico : Institutional Coordination for Regional Sustainable Development
World Bank - 2013
, current arrangements for coordination of government programs in priority regions in Mexico, as well as opportunities for … policies. Chapter 4 discusses the normative framework for coordination developed in Mexico's laws and regulations. Chapter 5 … analyzes current challenges to, and opportunities for, effective coordination in Mexico on the basis of four case studies …
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Urban and spatial development in Mexico
Scott, Ian - 1982
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Poland : Directions in Regional Policy
World Bank - 2013
Poland along with seven other Central European and Baltic countries, joined the European Union (EU) on May 1, 2004. This was a historical event, marking the country's final reintegration with the rest of Europe, and the importance of this from a geopolitical point of view is undeniable. For...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012559300
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City Development Strategy and City Assistance Programme : Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Volume 1
World Bank - 2013
In conformity with its objective of functioning as a local Government, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) sought the assistance of the World Bank for the preparation of a City Development Strategy (CDS) for Kathmandu. The various sectoral as well as integrated strategies presented in this...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012558576
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City Development Strategy and City Assistance Programme : Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Volume 2
World Bank - 2013
In conformity with its objective of functioning as a local Government, Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) sought the assistance of the World Bank for the preparation of a City Development Strategy (CDS) for Kathmandu. The various sectoral as well as integrated strategies presented in this...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012558577
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Progress in participation in tertiary education in India from 1983 to 2004
Azam, Mehtabul - 2008
"Using nationally representative household surveys, this paper examines the trends in attainment, enrollment, and access to tertiary (higher) education in India from 1983 to 2005. The findings suggest that there has been considerable progress in attainment and participation; however, they remain...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010520966
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Latin American universities and the third mission : trends, challenges, and policy options
Thorn, Kristian - 2006
"Universities in Latin America are increasingly considered instruments of social and economic development and face rising expectations in regard to supplying relevant skills, undertaking applied research, and engaging in commercial activity. The paper discusses trends and challenges within Latin...
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