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While information exists on the process of indigenous migration to urban centers, there is very little systematic data on the current situation of urban indigenous populations in Mexico. This study analyzes the situation of five indigenous ethnic groups in three urban centers of Mexico: (a) the...
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On average, Vietnam has achieved remarkable improvements in nutritional status in recent decades, but improvements in national aggregates mask wide disparities and a persistent 'very high' burden among disadvantaged ethnic minority groups. Between 2000 and 2010, national stunting rates dropped...
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While Vietnam has now reached lower middle-income country status, the gaps between the ethnic minority population and the majority group are evident and widening over time. In addition, ethnic minority groups are different in terms of where they are in these gaps. This study attempts to examine...
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provincial/regional governments in formulation of water sector policies; (iii) designing demand based ‘Pakistan water sector …
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Pakistan is characterized by diverse topography, ecosystems, and climate zones. Rich in natural resources, including … fertile agricultural lands, natural gas reserves, and mineral deposits, Pakistan faces challenges in balancing competing … risks faced by Pakistan. This includes rapid onset and long-term changes in key climate parameters, as well as impacts of …
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The Government of Pakistan (GoP) has initiated a preliminary analysis of Pakistan's blue carbon exposure, relevant … carbon stock trends, and the sector's potential for climate action in the context of Pakistan's upcoming submission of … transition towards low carbon development while strengthening national resilience to climate change. Pakistan's vulnerability to …
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the off-grid population in Pakistan and can augment the energy supply where the grid is available but the electricity … supply is limited. Pakistan ranks high on the metric of market readiness for SHS technology. In addition, the country has all … Association (GSMA) estimates that close to 30 million people, or 14 percent of the total population in Pakistan, is covered by a …
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The main objective of the report is to provide recommendations for policy makers and sector managers to help improve service delivery and the resultant outcomes in primary education. The fundamental premise of this analysis stems from Punjab Social Sector Public Expenditure Review conducted in...
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