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This paper examines the methodologies for project evaluation that, in principle, have been adopted and are stylized by the World Bank.
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This study focuses on the process of technology catch-up and competitive advantage creation, drawing on the successful experiences of Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong -- the newly industrialized countries (NICs). It shows how the NICs countries have exploited the opportunities made...
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Comparison between Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and East Asia indicates that gender inequality in education and employment is estimated to have reduced SSA's per capita growth in the 1960-92 period by 0.8 percentage points per year. Therefore reducing gender-based asset inequality in SSA is an...
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The report provides a detailed assessment of the road sector in Argentina, evaluating the expenditure of public … context of the country and the main issues. This introduction describes the recent volatile financial periods in Argentina … disruptions have been observed more frequently and intensely in Argentina in recent times. To face all these constraints, the …
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This brief for policy makers is a summary of the main conclusions derived from the "Argentina: Valuing Water" report, a … is to make visible the importance of water, and the cost of existing water security gaps on Argentina's economy, society …
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This paper assesses the short-term job generation potential of infrastructure investments in Argentina. The analysis is …
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This report assesses water security in Argentina, using a conceptual framework developed by the World Bank. The effects … particular in securing the well-being of vulnerable communities. Argentina is already taking key steps to close water security …
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document summarizes the results of the ES for Argentina. Business owners and top managers in 991 firms were interviewed between …
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This report on the medium-term agenda to ensure growth and shared prosperity in Argentina comes at a time when the …
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This country brief provides an overview of tobacco legislation, use, and taxation in Argentina. Argentina is the only … prevalence of smoking decreased. Tobacco consumption and smoking prevalence in Argentina decreased due to the implementation of … comprehensive tobacco control policies and some economic factors, which reduced cigarette affordability in the country. In Argentina …
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