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Developing Post-Primary Education in Sub-Saharan Africa : Assessing the Financial Sustainability of Alternative Pathways

Mingat, Alain; Ledoux, Blandine; Rakotomalala, Ramahatra - Economics Research, World Bank Group

intensify pressure on the education system, particularly at the secondary and tertiary levels. African countries may thus find … it timely to align their education policies and strategies to the emerging challenges. A key goal is to ensure that the … education system continues to develop in an efficient, equitable, and fiscally sustainable manner even as it expands to …

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Accelerating the Education Sector Response to HIV : Five Years of Experience from Sub-Saharan Africa

Bundy, Donald; Patrikios, Anthi; Mannathoko, Changu; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group

The work described in this review shows the commitment of education teams throughout Africa to contribute to the … multisectoral response to HIV/AIDS. It is also a testament to the leadership shown by ministries of education, in helping the new …-regional networks of ministry of education HIV/AIDS focal points; these networks have been key to sharing information and developing …

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Reducing Geographical Imbalances of Health Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa : A Labor Market Perspective on What Works, What Does Not, and Why

Lemiere, Christophe; Herbst, Christopher H.; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group

urban-rural imbalances of categories of health workers) from a labor economics perspective. It then uses insights from this … World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO). The report is divided into five main sections. The first section focuses … on economic policies related to Human Resources for Health (HRH) objectives. It argues that policymaking has ignored …

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Equity and Growth in a Globalizing World : Commission on Growth and Development

Kanbur, Ravi; Spence, Michael - Economics Research, World Bank Group

The commission on growth and development was established in April 2006 in response to two insights: people do not talk about growth enough, and when they do, they speak with unearned conviction. The workshops turned out to be intense, lively affairs, lasting up to three days. It became clear...

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Using Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys to Monitor Projects and Small-Scale Programs : A Guidebook

Koziol, Margaret; Tolmie, Courtney - Economics Research, World Bank Group

The goal of this guidebook is to serve as a starting point for civil society organizations, as well as Bank teams interested in conducting Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys, both on a small and larger scale. It is designed to lead a research team from idea inception to results dissemination,...

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The Little Data Book on Africa 2006

Economics Research, World Bank Group; World Bank

A pocket-sized reference on key development data for over 50 countries in Africa, this book provides profiles of each country with 54 development indicators about people, environment, economy, technology, infrastructure, trade and finance. A must have for anyone interested in today's development...

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Health and Growth : Commission on Growth and Development

Spence, Michael; Lewis, Maureen - Economics Research, World Bank Group

generation of policy makers. Good health improves the capacity to learn and work, which dramatically improves income and welfare …

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Improving Access to HIV/AIDS Medicines in Africa : Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Flexibilities

Osewe, Patrick L.; Nkrumah, Yvonne K.; Sackey, Emmanuel K. - Economics Research, World Bank Group

The study begins with an overview of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement and its flexibilities, delineating the legal requirements of the TRIPS agreement regarding their use. It then examines the challenges entailed in the beneficial interpretation and...

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The Qatar-Nepal Remittance Corridor : Enhancing the Impact and Integrity of Remittance Flows by Reducing Inefficiencies in the Migration Process

Endo, Isaku; Afram, Gabi G. - Economics Research, World Bank Group

Remittance inflows play a crucial role in Nepal's economy. Officially recorded remittances already amounted to almost a quarter of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2009. The 2008-09 global economic crises resulted in slower growth of remittance inflows in Nepal, leading directly to lower...

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The Road Not Traveled : Education Reform in the Middle East and North Africa

Economics Research, World Bank Group; World Bank

This report focuses on the economic rather than the social and cultural dimensions of education. Its approach in … answering the questions raised is analytical and comparative in nature. Education outcomes in the region are compared with … education outcomes in other developing countries. The development impact of investment in education is considered in the context …

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