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World Development Report 2007: Development and the Next Generation
World Bank
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Description for World Development Report 2007: Development and the Next Generation
Paperback. Today's young people are the next generation of workers, entrepreneurs, parents, active citizens and leaders. This report discusses the priorities for government action across five youth transitions that shape investments in young people's human capital: learning, working, staying healthy, forming families, and exercising citizenship. Num Pages: 220 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JMC; GBC; GTF; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 267 x 207 x 17. Weight in Grams: 847.
Supporting young people's transition to adulthood poses important opportunities and risky challenges for development policy. Are education systems preparing young people to cope with the demands of changing economies? What kind of support do they get as they enter the labor market? Can they move freely to where the jobs are? What can be done to help them avoid serious consequences of risky behavior, such as death from HIV-AIDS and drug abuse? Can their creative energy be directed productively to support development thinking?
The report focuses on crucial capabilities and transitions in a young person's life: learning for life ... Read more
Supporting young people's transition to adulthood poses important opportunities and risky challenges for development policy. Are education systems preparing young people to cope with the demands of changing economies? What kind of support do they get as they enter the labor market? Can they move freely to where the jobs are? What can be done to help them avoid serious consequences of risky behavior, such as death from HIV-AIDS and drug abuse? Can their creative energy be directed productively to support development thinking?
The report focuses on crucial capabilities and transitions in a young person's life: learning for life ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Condition
New
Number of Pages
317
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780821365410
SKU
V9780821365410
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-3
About World Bank
The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization's activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The ... Read more
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