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Hard Lessons. Primary Schools, Community, and Social Capital in Nigeria.
Francis, P.A. - World Bank Group - 1998
Education is a basic condition for economic and social development. Working in conjunction with the National Primary Education Commission, the World Bank supported consultations among teachers, parents, educational administrators, and community leaders to develop a strong foundation for primary...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005780275
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Reforming Education in the Regions of Russia.
Canning, M.; Moock, P.; Heleniak, T. - World Bank Group - 1999
Russia's educational system, with broad access, and high levels of scholarly achievement, has long been a source of strength. The Soviet system, however, was grossly overcentralized, inefficient, and lacking in accountability. In the last decade, attempted rapid decentralization has not been...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005639107
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Education Achievements and School Efficiency in Rural Bangladesh.
Khandker, S.R. - World Bank Group - 1996
Bangladesh spends only 2 percent of its GNP on education, compared to 3.2 percent in an average low-income country. Low investment in education results in low literacy (only 35 percent), which in turn results in low productivity, low incomes, poor health and, above all, high population growth....
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School Enrollment Decline in Sub-saharan Africa. Beyond the Supply Constraint.
Bredie, J.W.B.; Beeharry, G.K. - World Bank Group - 1998
The overarching objective of the World Bank's assistance to Sub-Saharan African countries is poverty reduction through sustained economic growth at a high level and improved social services. Past experience shows that a minimum level of educational attainment has been a prerequisite for the...
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Technological Capabilities and Learning in African Enterprises.
Biggs, T.; Shah, M.; Srivastava, P. - World Bank Group - 1995
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Using EGRA for an Early Evaluation of Two Innovations in Basic Education in Timor-Leste : The New Curriculum and the Professional Learning and Mentoring Program
World Bank Group - 2019
Curriculum and a second supporting educational innovation, the Professional Leadership and Mentoring Program (PLMP). As such the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012647054
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Assessment of the Digital Market in Croatia
World Bank Group - 2021
With a view to supporting Croatia's continued efforts to advance its digital transformation, this report contains the … findings of a comprehensive study of the digital sector in Croatia. In this study, the digital sector is defined as the … internet (fixed and mobile), telephony (fixed and mobile), and pay TV markets. The study examines indicators of Croatia …
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Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Processing in Croatia's Food and Bio-Economy
World Bank Group - 2019
Shifting consumer demand and accelerating climate change will further shape the agri-food sector in Croatia in the next …, comply with strict legal and regulatory requirements, and meet diverse consumer demands. Croatia has experienced a 'retail … have a profound impact on the agricultural sector. Extreme weather events in Croatia such as droughts and hail have …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012700657
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Macroeconomic Stability, Fiscal Policy and Taxation : National Development Strategy Croatia 2030 Policy Note
World Bank Group - 2019
Croatia has made significant economic progress since independence, but the global financial crisis has exposed … to strengthen firm-level productivity, investment, and wages. Croatia has the smallest goods export sector among its … Croatia a more attractive destination for investments, which in turn would help boost output, reduce unemployment, and provide …
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The Croatian Livestock Sector in the Perspective of the New Cap : Pig and Cattle Production Systems, Competitiveness, and Public Expenditure
World Bank Group - 2021
detailed analysis of public expenditure on the livestock sector in Croatia. Section 6 provides an overview of the revised CAP …
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