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Conceptual issues in the role of education decentralization in promoting effective schooling in Asian developing countries

Behrmann, Jere R. - 2002

"While decentralization of education in DMCs has largely been driven by fiscal constraints, it has also been motivated … higher education. To varying degrees, DMCs have adopted some elements of decentralization in their education systems. These … schools, decentralization of school functions, and reforms to the incentive structure of schools and their teachers. However …

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The Rural-Urban Transition in Viet Nam: Some Selected Issues

Mundle, S.; Van Arkadie, B. - Asian Development Bank - 1997

The paper analyzes the process of urben-rural transition under way in Vietnam in the context of its transition to a market economy. In managing this process of change, the government will face important choices on the patterns of urban and rural development and the linkages between the two....

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Viet Nam Urban Development Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Roadmap

Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012

This urban development sector assessment, strategy, and road map (ASR) documents the strategic investment priorities of the Government of Viet Nam and the Asian Development Bank. The ASR has identified three priority areas: (i) development of corridor cities and towns to contribute to the...

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Urban Transport Strategy to Combat Climate Change in the People's Republic of China

Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012

This publication examines the problems and issues of urban transport in relation to climate change in the People’s Republic of China. It reviews international and local best practices for addressing such challenges. It also identifies policies, strategies, and measures to reduce CO2 emissions...

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Gender and Urban Poverty in South Asia: Proceedings Report of the 2012 Subregional Workshop

Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013

In March 2012, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) held the Subregional Workshop on Gender and Urban Poverty in South Asia to share experiences and enhance lateral learning among ADB and its project partners on addressing gender and social inclusion issues in urban development projects in...

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Financing Low Carbon Urban Development in South Asia: A Post-2012 Context

Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013

The cities of South Asia are growing at an unprecedented rate, and there is potential to steer this development onto a sustainable and green path. Carbon financing serves as a valuable revenue source to help cities earn additional income to support low-carbon development. With the end of the...

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Myanmar: Urban Development and Water Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map

Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013

This publication documents the current assessment and strategic investment priorities for the urban development and water sector in Myanmar. It highlights sector performance, priority development constraints, plans and strategies, past Asian Development Bank (ADB) support and experience, support...

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Strategic Options for Urbanization in the People's Republic of China: Key Findings

Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2013

Over the past 30 years, rapid urbanization and economic growth have transformed the cities of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). But this unprecedented urbanization has highlighted challenges that demand significant changes to basic urban management and planning policies. This report is...

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Cambodia Urban Sector Assessment, Strategy and Road Map

Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012

This publication documents the current assessment and strategic investment priorities of the Government of Cambodia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the country’s urban sector. It highlights sector performance, priority development constraints, government plans and strategies, past ADB...

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Lao PDR Urban Development Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map

Asian Development Bank; Asian Development Bank (ADB) - 2012

This urban development sector assessment, strategy, and road map documents the strategic investment priorities of the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It identifies the three priority areas: (i) strengthening of urban, regional, and...

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