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Narayan, D. - World Bank Group - 1996

This document is intended to be used by technical and social science staff involved in planning and implementation of water and sanitation facilities for the poor. It may also be useful to social science researchers applying their craft to the low cost water supply and sanitation sector. With...

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Institutional and Entrepreneurial Leadership in the Brazilian Science and Technology Sector.

Holm-Nielsen, L.; Crawford, M.; Saliba, A. - World Bank Group - 1996

Scientific and technological knowledge is increasingly recognized as a keystone of economic growth and social development. This paper reviews the main components of policy reform strategies designed to increase the efficiency of investments in science and techbology, with specific reference to...

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Strenghtening National Agricultural Research Systems in Eastern and Central Africa. A Framework for Action.

Weijenberg, J.; Dagg, M.; Kampen, J.; Kalunda, M.; … - World Bank Group - 1995

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Agricultural Support Policies in Transition Economies.

Valdes, A. - World Bank Group - 2000

In the pre-reform period, agriculture was heavily subsidized in most Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs). Around 1989, most CEECs began to open up their markets, liberalize prices, and reduce subsidies. At the same time, the level of support provided to agriculture declined...

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Enhancing Resilience of Low Income Workers in Brazil : Financial Instruments and Innovations

World Bank Group - 2021

While the Brazilian social protection system provides instruments to reduce the risk of destitution from old age and disability with broad coverage, protection against labor income shocks in Brazil remains segmented and largely depends on labor status and household composition. In 2019, nearly...

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Uzbekistan : Choosing an Innovative and Green Future

World Bank Group - 2022

Uzbekistan has a unique opportunity to make early investments to 'green' its ambitious economic and market transition. A greener economic growth model in Uzbekistan, based on the sustainable and efficient use of natural and energy resources, would minimize pollution, reduce climate and...

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Vietnam : Science, Technology, and Innovation Report 2020

World Bank Group - 2021

The science, technology, and innovation (STI) report provide analytical support for Vietnam's upcoming ten-year STI … innovation in Vietnam. As the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) triggered economic shock continues to spread globally and its … impact deepens in Vietnam, the importance of technology adoption and innovation for business resilience as well as for …

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Vietnam : Science, Technology, and Innovation Report 2020

World Bank Group - 2021

The science, technology, and innovation (STI) report provide analytical support for Vietnam's upcoming ten-year STI … strengthened national innovation system (NIS) that will promote a more innovation-driven enterprise sector, and in turn lead to … globally and its impact deepens in Vietnam, the importance of innovation and technology adoption for business resilience as …

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Chad SME Competitiveness and Global Value Chain Upgrading Diagnostics with Focus on Opportunities in the Domestic and Regional Markets

World Bank Group - 2021

This study aims to explore ways in which key competencies of the oil and gas industry could be leveraged to support the diversification of the Chadian economy. The analysis focused on identifying opportunities and prioritizing core competencies in specific segments of the oil and gas value chain...

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Innovation in Electronic Payment Adoption : The Case of Small Retailers

World Bank Group - 2016

This report aims to deepen the understanding of barriers to and incentives for the acceptance and use of electronic payments, from the perspective of micro, small and medium retailers (merchants). Developing and accelerating acceptance of electronic payments by these merchants is essential to...

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