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This report is part of an ongoing project to understand poverty, growth, and human development in Pakistan. It argues that if the country does not close its social gap, its long-term ability to grow economically, alleviate poverty, and sustain its debt will be fundamentally compromised. Spanning...
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The Philippines regained a modest growth rate of 3.5 percent per annum for 1999-2001, but has not yet managed to reduce …
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The Philippines has achieved reasonable economic growth of about 4 percent per annum over the past two years, in spite … public and private sector will need to contribute for the Philippines to more fully achieve its development objectives. Three …, and governance. Mindful of the Philippines' relatively poor competitiveness and that growth, employment creation and …
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Headline inflation accelerated in September driven by higher food and energy prices. In addition, core inflation remained elevated, indicating continuing price pressures and strong domestic demand. Robust domestic activity, amid declining COVID-19 cases, contributed to double-digit and...
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The theme of the 2011 Philippines development report is 'generating inclusive growth, uplifting the poor and vulnerable …'. This theme is follows from the priorities set in President Aquino's Social Contract and the emerging 2011-2016 Philippines … the Philippines in 2011 are not radically different from those of previous years. The critical difference is the new …
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This report is the thirteenth in the annual series addressing major development issues. This report is about the poor. It is thus about the fundamental issue in economic development: the eradication of poverty from the world. The report defines poverty in broad terms, to include literacy,...
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This report focuses on the dimensions of poverty, and how to create a better world, free of poverty. The analysis explores the nature, and evolution of poverty, and its causes, to present a framework for action. The opportunity for expanding poor people's assets is addressed, arguing that major...
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This report is the thirteenth in the annual series addressing major development issues. This report is about the poor. It is thus about the fundamental issue in economic development : the eradication of poverty from the world. The report defines poverty in broad terms, to include literacy,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012552108