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Undernutrition and the nutrition transition : revising the undernutrition aspect of MDG I

Misselhorn, Mark - 2010

Since the publication of the new multi-country reference standard by WHO it is likely that future progress in the fight against undernutrition will be tracked by using this new standard. The use of the new reference standard will result in clear changes in the prevalence and composition of...

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A new avenue for understanding the nutritional status of children in Guinea

Boccanfuso, Dorothée; Bruce, Ohiniba - In: The European journal of development research : journal … 25 (2013) 5, pp. 714-736

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Thoughts on how trade, and WTO rules, can contribute to the post-2015 development agenda

Roberts, Michael - 2014 - Manuscript date: 13 June 2014

In September 2015, Heads of State and Government will gather in New York to agree the post-2015 development agenda. The role that trade will play in this agenda is neither clear, nor agreed. Yet an open, non-discriminatory, rules-based multilateral trading system underpins sustainable...

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The complementarities of child health achievements in developing countries

Lo Bue, Maria C. - 2015

Diese Dissertation basiert auf einer auf den Menschen bezogenen, multidimensionalen Betrachtung von Entwicklung. Sie soll empirisch Übereinstimmungen und Determinanten der Gesundheit von Kindern in Ländern mit niedrigem und mittlerem Einkommen analysieren. Der erste Essay – mit verfasst von...

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MNEs, human rights and the SDGs : the moderating role of business and human rights governance

Zagelmeyer, Stefan; Sinkovics, Rudolf R. - In: Transnational corporations : investment and development 26 (2019) 3, pp. 33-62

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Aid, Trade and Development : The Future of Globalization

Michalopoulos, Constantine - 2022 - 2nd ed. 2022.

and the Troubled Transition -- Chapter 6: The Birth of the WTO -- Chapter 7: The Many Faces of Globalization -- Chapter 8 … recognizing the imperative of greater inclusiveness of groups and countries left behind by the earlier globalization waves … aid, trade, development and globalization in the last half century and the salient challenges facing the global community …

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Are improved water supply and sanitation always safe for children? Implications for attaining the MDGs in the Philippines

Capuno, Joseph J.; Tan, Carlos Antonio R. - 2012

In 2010, the Philippines appeared to be on track to attain by 2015 its target for Millennium Development Goals 4 (Reduce child mortality), but less so for Goal 7 (Ensure environmental sustainability). In pursuit of the latter, the government expands its provision of water and services to more...

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Projecting progress toward the Millennium Development Goals

White, Howard; Blöndal, Nina - 2007

The Millennium Development Goals have become the frame of reference for most of the development community: the standard by which performance will ultimately be judged. Given their importance, considerable attention has been paid as to whether these goals will be met or not. The overwhelming...

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Nutrition in Bhutan: Situational Analysis and Policy Recommendations

Atwood, Stephen J; Nagpal, Somil; Mbuya, Nkosinathi V; … - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2014

nutrition-specific determinants of undernutrition in Bhutan, among them diarrheal diseases, high parasite loads in parts of the … nutrition-sensitive, such as diseases related to environmental and personal hygiene. The most important causes of stunting are … indirect and nutrition-sensitive: poor nutrition and care of women before and during pregnancy as reflected in the profound …

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Mapping, Cost, and Reach to the Poor of Faith-Inspired Health Care Providers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Strengthening the Evidence for Faith-inspired Health Engagement in Africa, Volume 3

Oliver, Jill; Wodon, Quentin - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2012

This role of faith-inspired health care providers in sub-saharan Africa and public-private partnerships is comprised of a three volume series on strengthening the evidence for faith inspired engagement in health in sub-Saharan Africa. An increasing level of interest in the role of faith in...

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