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Resilience capacity of South countries with respect to the global economic crisis: an empirical comparative analysis of Sub-Saharan African and Latin American countries
Lessoua, Albert; Diaw, Diadié; Sokic, Alexandre; … - EcoMod Network - 2013
This paper deals with the problem of vulnerability of developing countries and their resilience capacity with respect to external shocks. The analysis particularly considers the countries of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa. Although the transmission risks of the 2007 financial crisis were...
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Health Financing in Vanuatu : Challenges and Options
Anderson, Ian - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Population growth, an unfinished agenda of communicable diseases and maternal health and nutrition, and the rapid rise of Non-communicable diseases are putting increasing strain on not just the Ministry of Health budget, but also the broader financial position of the government as a whole. These...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010932944
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Vietnam: Learning from Smart Reforms on the Road to Universal Health Coverage
Barroy, Helene; Jarawan, Eva; Bales, Sarah - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Universal Health Coverage is a powerful framework for a nation aiming to protect their population against health risks. However, countries face multiple challenges in implementing, achieving and sustaining UHC strategies. Sharing and learning from diverse country experiences may enable to foster...
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Advancing Cervical Cancer Prevention in India: Insights from Research and Programs
Krishnan, Suneeta; Madsen, Emily; Porterfield, Deborah; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in India, accounting for 17 percent of all cancer deaths among … of new cases in India will increase to nearly 225,000 by 2025. Despite the considerable burden of cervical cancer … morbidity and mortality in India, there are few large-scale, organized cervical cancer prevention programs in the country. We …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010754597
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Laboratory Professionals in Africa: The Backbone of Quality Diagnostics
Schneidman, Miriam; Dacombe, Russell J.; Carter, Jane - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014
Laboratories have historically been under supported in developing country health systems resulting in poor quality diagnosis and inadequate disease surveillance. Laboratory professionals are predominantly male with relatively limited female labor participation, with potential gender based...
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Assessing markets for business development services : what have we learned so far
Miehlbradt, Alexandra Overy - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 2002
Based on data from 13 assessments of business development services (BDS) markets. Explores the stage of development of various BDS markets and examines how organizations can assess the potential for their development. Discusses common preconceptions about BDS markets and identifies similarities...
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Carbon mitigation potential and costs of forestry options in Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, the Philippines and Tanzania
Sathaye, J.A.; Makundi, W.R.; Andrasko, K.; Boer, R.; … - In: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change 6 (2001) 3, pp. 185-211
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Producers' small scale industrial co-operatives: some case studies from developing countries.
M, Harper - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 1991
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Exploring the impact of national system of innovation on the outcomes of foreign direct investment
Baskaran, Angathevar; Muchie, Mammo - In: International Journal of Technological Learning, … 2 (2009) 4, pp. 314-345
, India, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia -- and applied this conceptual framework. Despite some data …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005048835
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Redistribution du revenu au moyen de travaux publics ruraux a forte densite de main-d'oeuvre: questions de tactique.
S, Guha - International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations - 1981
to employers rather than employees in programmes in India, Tanzania and other countries, and presents project selection …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010690093