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Special Economic Zones : An Operational Review of Their Impacts
World Bank Group - 2017
. Chapter three provides an overview of the dataset developed for this work. Chapter four presents the econometric estimation …
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Non-Communicable Disease Burden in the Western Province, Sri Lanka
World Bank Group - 2017
With its impressive maternal and child health outcomes and control of communicable diseases, Sri Lanka is often depicted as a success story. The primary objectives of this study are to examine the prevalence and distribution of non-communicable disease (NCDs) and risk factors across...
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Economic Impacts of Gender Inequality in Niger
World Bank Group - 2019
Reducing gender inequality could increase GDP per capita by more than a fourth in Niger by 2030. These significant economic gains would be generated by enabling women to have the same earnings as men and reducing fertility and thereby population growth. Investing in girls' education and reducing...
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Taking Stock, July 2020 : What Will Be the New Normal for Vietnam? The Economic Impact of COVID-19
World Bank Group - 2020
As of early July 2020, life in Hanoi appears to be back to normal or close to what it used to be before the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The government's policy helped contain the virus and contributed to saving human lives. Today, most social distancing measures have been lifted. However,...
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The Rise of Special Economic Zones in Bangladesh
World Bank Group - 2018
The government recognizes that inadequate basic infrastructure and a severe shortage of accessible land discourages greenfield investments and industrial development.Bangladesh has one of the world's most cost competitive, sizeable supply of labor, ideal for labor-intensive production in sectors...
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Benchmarking Madagascar's Free Zone Competitiveness
World Bank Group - 2020
The Government of Mauritius is implementing the Mauritius Africa Strategy, which is focused on positioning Mauritius as a bridge for investment and trade in order to open new markets in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A cornerstone of this strategy is sharing the successful experience of Mauritius in...
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Special Economic Zones in the Dominican Republic : Policy Considerations for a More Competitive and Inclusive Sector
World Bank Group - 2016
The Dominican Republic is often considered an example of the successful implementation of Special Economic Zones (henceforth SEZs) in the Western hemisphere. The zones fueled economic growth during the 1980s and 1990s and, while they experienced a sharp decline in employment due in part to the...
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Influence of Covid-19 On China's Urban Planning and Design Regulations : A Systematic Review of Recent Policy and Regulatory Changes
World Bank Group - 2021
The purpose of this note is to explain how the pandemic is reshaping regulations in China and affecting urban planning … and city management. In preparing this note, a meta-analysis was conducted based on a review of China's urban planning … provides a systematic review of how China responses to COVID-19 and addresses gaps in urban planning and building design …
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China Economic Update, June 2021 : Beyond the Recovery - Charting a Green and Inclusive Growth Path
World Bank Group - 2021
China's recovery has broadened as economic activity has continued to normalize. Economic growth in China is projected … returns to trend growth. As China's recovery firms up, macroeconomic policies are expected to shift from accommodative to more … strength of the recovery in China and the rest of the world. Rising financial vulnerabilities, together with subdued …
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China Economic Update, December 2021 : Rebalancing Act - From Recovery to High-Quality Growth
World Bank Group - 2021
Following a strong rebound in the first half of 2021, economic activity cooled rapidly in the latter half of the year. The slowdown was partly policy induced, reflecting significant fiscal tightening and regulatory curbs on the financial and real estate sectors, while recurring COVID-19...
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