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Prevalence, Distribution, and Impact of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Latin America, China, and India: A 10/66 Population-Based Study
Sosa, Ana Luisa; Albanese, Emiliano - eSocialSciences - 2012
Rapid demographic ageing is a growing public health issue in many low- and middle-income countries (LAMICs). Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a construct frequently used to define groups of people who may be at risk of developing dementia, crucial for targeting preventative interventions....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010535382
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Global Hunger Index 2013 - The Challenge of Hunger: Building Resilience to Achieve Food and Nutrition Security
eSocialSciences; International Food Policy Research … - 2013
The 2013 Global Hunger Index (GHI), which reflects data from the period 2008–2012, shows that global hunger has improved since 1990, falling by one-third. Despite the progress made the level of hunger in the world remains “serious,†with 870 million people going hungry,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011133287
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The Debate on the Poverty Estimates of 1999–2000
Datta, K.L. - eSocialSciences - 2010
This paper compares the latest estimates of poverty (1999–2000) made by the Planning Commission with earlier … (2003) in this regard. The paper traces the comparable poverty estimates for the 1980s and 1990s in their levels and change … and uses the extent of poverty reduction implicit in these estimates to assess the magnitude of poverty reduction in the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008511373
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VIllage Economics and the Structure of Extended Family Networks
Angelucci, Manuela; Giorgi, Giacomo de; Rangel, Marcos A; … - eSocialSciences - 2009
This paper documents how the structure of extended family networks in rural Mexico relates to the poverty and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008512432
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Globalisation Produces Good Outcomes, Enhance Them: Prof Bhagwati
Bhagwati, Jagdish - eSocialSciences - 2009
This paper talks of good outcomes of Globalisation which needs to be further inproved wherein Institutional response mechanisms should be designed to address any problems that may arise in specific areas, complimentary policies should be used to enhance the good effects and more caution and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008512456
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Migration and Urban Poverty in India Some Preliminary Observations
Mishra, Udaya S.; Joe, William; Samaiyar, Priyajit - eSocialSciences - 2009
individuals from migration, in terms of poverty outcomes are analysed. The analysis is based on the 55th round survey data on …-economic profiling of the migrant households in urban India and explore the dynamics of poverty among interstate as well as intrastate …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008512465
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Poverty Dynamics in Rural Sindh, Pakistan
Lohano, Hari Ram - eSocialSciences - 2009
This paper focuses on poverty dynamics and their determinants, using panel survey data for rural Sindh, Pakistan …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008512466
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Feedback received until 28th February, 2011 on the Framework note on NFSB
eSocialSciences; National Advisory Council NAC - 2011
Based on the recommendations the National Advisory Council had already communicated to the Government, as a first step towards preparing the draft National Food Security Bill, a detailed Framework Note has now been prepared by the Working Group. This Framework Note was considered in the meeting...
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The State of the World’s Children 2011 Adolescence – An Age of Opportunity
United Nations Children's Fund UNICEF - eSocialSciences - 2011
intergenerational cycle of poverty and inequity and of laying the foundation for a more peaceful, tolerant and equitable world. URL …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009002272
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Managing Common Pool Resources for Poverty Reduction in Tribal Areas of Eastern India
Deshpande, R S; Marothia, D K; Shah, Khalil - eSocialSciences - 2011
The main objectives of the study were to analyze the role of non-timber forest products in poverty alleviation in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009002278