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World Development Report 2012: Gender Equality and Development
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Description for World Development Report 2012: Gender Equality and Development
Paperback. Series: World Bank: World Development Report. Num Pages: 300 pages, col. figs, tables. BIC Classification: KCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 265 x 203 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1110.
The main message of this year's World Development Report: gender equality and development is that these patterns of progress and persistence in gender equality matter, both for development outcomes and policy making. They matter because gender equality is a core development objective in its own right. But greater gender equality is also smart economics, enhancing productivity and improving other development outcomes, including prospects for the next generation and for the quality of societal policies and institutions. Economic development is not enough to shrink all gender disparities-corrective policies that focus on persisting gender gaps are essential. This report points to four ... Read more
The main message of this year's World Development Report: gender equality and development is that these patterns of progress and persistence in gender equality matter, both for development outcomes and policy making. They matter because gender equality is a core development objective in its own right. But greater gender equality is also smart economics, enhancing productivity and improving other development outcomes, including prospects for the next generation and for the quality of societal policies and institutions. Economic development is not enough to shrink all gender disparities-corrective policies that focus on persisting gender gaps are essential. This report points to four ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Series
World Bank: World Development Report
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780821388105
SKU
V9780821388105
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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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