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Democratic Republic of the Congo; Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Joint Advisory Note on the Democratic Republic of the Congo discusses economic growth and employment-creating sectors. The agriculture and mining sectors are projected to continue their expansion, while simultaneously raising labor productivity and freeing up labor. The urban population is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243111
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A Hybrid Approach to Estimating the Efficiency of Public Spending on Education in Emerging and Developing Economies
Grigoli, Francesco - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
The measurement of the efficiency of public education expenditure using parametric and non-parametric methods has … the efficiency of secondary education spending in emerging and developing economies. The approach accounts for the impact … of the level of development on education outcomes by constructing different efficiency frontiers for lower- and higher …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242208
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Growth and Employment in the Dominican Republic; Options for a Job-Rich Growth
Abdullaev, Umidjon; Estevao, Marcello - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
market wages above fallback incomes to attract individuals to the labor force. For that, measures to improve education and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242228
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Inclusive Growth; An Application of the Social Opportunity Function to Selected African Countries
Adedeji, Olumuyiwa; Du, Huancheng; Opoku-Afari, Maxwell - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
last decade in the selected countries came with increased average opportunities in education and health; but distribution …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242365
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Education Attainment in Public Administration Around the World; Evidence from a New Dataset
Arezki, Rabah; Lui, Herbert; Quintyn, Marc; Toscani, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
The paper provides a detailed description of a novel dataset on education attainment in public administrations covering … heterogeneity across regions when considering a non quality-adjusted measure of education attainment in public administrations … differing from that of standard measures of education attainment for the general population. The dataset also allows us to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242408
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Union of the Comoros; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Review of the Second Year of Implementation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Since its independence in 1975, the Union of Comoros has been deeply affected by political and institutional crises. Resolution of the separatist crisis on the island of Anjouan and subsequent national consolidation has constituted a historic turning point. The government has begun a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242501
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Guinea; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This paper on Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers on Guinea explains medium-term development framework to achieve Millennium Development Goals and fulfill the authorities’ vision of Guinea as an emerging economy in 15 to 25 years, respectful of human rights and gender equality and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242909
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Sudan: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (I-PRSP) for Sudan. I-PRSP provides a useful stock taking of the socioeconomic situation in Sudan and offers a good basis for the design and monitoring of growth and poverty reduction policies. It is the first...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242919
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Mali; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Mali’s Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategic Paper provides a comprehensive framework for implementing an ambitious growth and poverty reduction agenda. Executive Directors approve the elaboration of GPRSP-3, which will guide the country in its efforts to sustainably reduce poverty. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243002
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Union of the Comoros; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This review is on Comoros’ first full Poverty Reduction Strategy (CPRS). The macroeconomic developments outlined in the progress report are broadly in line with the assessment. Key policy challenges remain for the future. Progress in strengthening budget management has mixed during the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243003