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Good governance in microcredit strategy for poverty reduction : focus on Western Mindanao, Philippines

Moreno, Frede G. - 2004

Microcredit can be an effective tool for tackling the global poverty problem. Making microcredit work better for the … economic options of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries within Third World economic and poverty conditions. Governance principles can … for poverty reduction and development. In view of the Philippine government’s limitations, economic and fiscal challenges …

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Rejuvenating Greece's labour market to generate more and higher-quality jobs

Bulman, Tim - 2020

Greece’s labour market entered the COVID-19 shock following several years of sustained employment growth and with wages picking up. Unemployment remained high and employment rates were low, especially among women, the young and older workers. The shock led to a sharp fall in labour force...

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Predicting changes in Canadian housing markets with machine learning

Brannlund, Johan; Lao, Helen; MacIsaac, Maureen; Yang, Jing - 2023

This paper examines whether machine learning (ML) algorithms can outperform a linear model in predicting monthly growth in Canada of both house prices and existing home sales. The aim is to apply two widely used ML techniques (support vector regression and multilayer perceptron) in economic...

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Transition finance challenges for commodity-based least developed countries : the example of Zambia : country pilot

Forichon, Kathleen - 2018

The Zambia country pilot study was conducted by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) to explore the challenges of transition finance for a commodity-based Least Developed Country (LDC). In particular, debt sustainability concerns are viewed within the context of the shifting financing...

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Using probit models of downturn risk to calibrate GDP fan charts for New Zealand

Kergozou, Nikki; Turner, David - 2019

Macroeconomic forecasters typically forecast fewer recessions than the number experienced, which means economic growth tends to be over-predicted on average. Consequently, forecast errors are not normally distributed, making it difficult to convey the uncertainty and risks based on the...

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Boosting access to credit and ensuring financial inclusion for all in Costa Rica

Sunel, Enes - 2020

Having access to credit is essential for households to address the volatility of their personal finances over time and for firms to fund their investments. Accessing financial services at affordable cost on the other hand, is crucial to ensure financial security of all economic units. Despite...

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Die Inhaltsanalyse nach Mayring als Auswertungsmethode für wissenschaftliche Interviews

Weber, Susanne Theresia; Wernitz, Frank - 2021

This paper examines the key elements of the quantitative content analysis developed by the scientist Philip Mayring as a method of data evaluation. First, the circular research process is presented to explain the application of this method for scientific interviews in student theses. The content...

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Values, multiculturalism and representations

Jones, Martin K. - 2015

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"Stay - we will serve you plov!" : puzzles and pitfalls of water research in rural Uzbekistan

Oberkircher, Lisa - 2011

This article reflects on the methodology I used to conduct research on water use in rural Uzbekistan. It talks about ethical considerations, data puzzles, interdisciplinarity, and intercultural struggles. About why I will never eat plov again for the rest of my life and why fancy blue licence...

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Belonging on the move : the question of clan amongst Somali migrants

Samanani, Farhan - 2014

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