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Paperback. Addresses market constraints that affect media content and the environment in which media companies operate in developing countries. This book includes articles, which address the regulatory framework under which media companies operate and the goals of regulation. Editor(s): Islam, Roumeen. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 404.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821375150
- ISBN
- 9780821375150
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€ 38.99€ 33.59
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Paperback. A significant portion of the population in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region are either in poor health or disabled. This research shows that the linkages between disability and economic and social outcomes of interest tend to be stronger in transition countries when compared with industrialized countries. Editor(s): Mete, Cem. Num Pages: 152 pages, col. Illustrations, col. map. BIC Classification: 1DV; JFFG; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 8. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821373378
- ISBN
- 9780821373378
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€ 29.99€ 25.46
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Hardcover. Provides gender analysis on international migration and explores the extent, determinants, and implications of women's migration. This book also discusses policy options to benefit female migration. Editor(s): Morrison, Andrew R.; Schiff, Maurice; Sjoblom, Mirja. Series: Trade and Development Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSJ1; KCF; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 442.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821372579
- ISBN
- 9780821372579
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€ 80.49€ 73.26
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Hardcover. This book brings together the latest thinking about poverty dynamics from diverse analytic traditions. Leading development practitioners and scholars from the fields of anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology, critically examine the literature from their disciplines and contribute new frameworks and evidence from their own works. Editor(s): Narayan, Deepa; Petesch, Patti L. Series: Moving Out of Poverty. Num Pages: 392 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 656.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821371114
- ISBN
- 9780821371114
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€ 89.82€ 81.39
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Paperback. Focusing on labor market mobility as a central mechanism for both growth and poverty reduction, this book brings together contributions originally presented at a conference organized by the World Bank's Poverty Reduction and Development Effectiveness department in June 2006. Editor(s): Paci, Pierella. Num Pages: 124 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821371077
- ISBN
- 9780821371077
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€ 23.99€ 21.40
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Paperback. Part of the ""New Frontiers of Social Policy"" series, which examines issues and approaches to extend the boundaries of social policy beyond conventional social services toward more developmental policies and institutions for improving equality of opportunity and social justice in developing country contexts. Editor(s): Walton, Michael; Bebbington, Anthony J.; Dani, Anis A.; Haan, Arjan de. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JFFJ; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821370131
- ISBN
- 9780821370131
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€ 29.99€ 25.46
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Paperback. Proposes cost-effective policy and technical interventions aimed at abating the cost of environmental degradation and supporting more sustainable economic growth. This book provides information for those working in environmental policy and management, poverty reduction strategies, public health, environmental economics, and civil society issues. Editor(s): Sanchez-Triana, Ernesto; Ahmed, Kulsum; Awe, Yewande Aramide. Series: Directions in Development - Human Development. Num Pages: 560 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; JFFA; KCM; KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 748.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821368886
- ISBN
- 9780821368886
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€ 38.99€ 33.59
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Paperback. Examines the challenges facing Africa's youth in their transition from school to working life, and proposes a policy framework for meeting these challenges. This book covers topics that include the effect of education on employment and income, broadening employment opportunities, and enhancing youth capabilities. Editor(s): Garcia, Marito H.; Fares, Jean. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSP2; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 445.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821368848
- ISBN
- 9780821368848
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€ 23.99€ 21.40
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Paperback. Offers useful lessons in how to make markets and services work to benefit poor people directly, enhancing their dignity and freedom of choice. This book from South Asia is a useful tool for policy makers, social scientists, and development practitioners - indeed for those who are interested in tackling poverty and growth issues from the bottom up. Editor(s): Narayan, Deepa; Glinskaya, Elena E. Num Pages: 422 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTF; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 25. Weight in Grams: 581.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821368763
- ISBN
- 9780821368763
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Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 37.65
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Paperback. Editor(s): Wodon, Quentin. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFD; JFFA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 9. Weight in Grams: 281.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821366295
- ISBN
- 9780821366295
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Paperback. States that taking into account the knowledge of the extreme poor and working in partnership with them is necessary for programs and policies targeting them to be successful. Editor(s): Wodon, Quentin. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 7. Weight in Grams: 245.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821366257
- ISBN
- 9780821366257
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Paperback. Private voluntary health insurance already plays an important role in the health sector of many low and middle income countries. This book reviews the context under which private insurance could contribute to an improvement in the financial sustainability of the health sector, household income smoothing, access to care, and market productivity. Editor(s): Preker, Alexander S.; Scheffler, Richard M.; Bassett, Mark C. Num Pages: 456 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 180 x 27. Weight in Grams: 930.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821366196
- ISBN
- 9780821366196
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€ 34.99€ 29.52
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Paperback. Structured around 4 major areas of institutional reform - political institutions and organization of the state; fiscal institutions; public institutions in charge of sectoral economic policies; and institutions in the so-called social sectors - this book summarizes the objectives and motivations of the reforms, assesses their outcomes, and more. Editor(s): Lora, Eduardo. Series: Latin American Development Forum Series. Num Pages: 460 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 649.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821365755
- ISBN
- 9780821365755
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Paperback. Focuses on the rationale for considering how aspects of education can affect social cohesion; case studies that review particular country experiences with curricula and textbooks; and practical guidelines and applications to help countries improve areas of education. Editor(s): Roberts-Schweitzer, Eluned; Greanev, Vincent; Duer, Krezentia. Series: World Bank Institute Learning Resource S. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 267 x 197 x 12. Weight in Grams: 413.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821364659
- ISBN
- 9780821364659
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€ 23.99€ 21.40
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Paperback. Presents a review of key concepts, issues, experiences and emerging lessons relevant to budget support. This book is useful for practitioners in aid-recipient countries and international financial institutions, bilateral agencies and civil organizations involved in budget support. Editor(s): Koeberle, Stefan; Walliser, Jan; Stavreski, Zoran. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSR; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 29. Weight in Grams: 942.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821364635
- ISBN
- 9780821364635
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€ 38.99€ 33.59
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Hardcover. The data and trends in morbidity and mortality for the sub-Saharan Region as presented in this edition reflect the heavy toll that HIV/AIDS has had on health indicators, leading to either a stalling or reversal of the gains made, not just for communicable disorders, but for cancers, as well as mental and neurological disorders. Editor(s): Bos, Eduard R.; Jamison, Dean T.; Baingana, Florence; Feacham, Richard G. A.; Makgoba, Malegapuru; Hofman, Karen J.; Rogo, Hama O. Series: WBI Development Studies. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1HF; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1370.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821363973
- ISBN
- 9780821363973
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€ 60.66€ 55.99
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Paperback. Provide an overview of the specific issues arising in the analysis of the distributional impacts of policy and institutional reforms in selected sectors. Each chapter in these two volumes offers guidance on the selection of tools and techniques adapted to the reforms under scrutiny, and offers examples of applications of these approaches. Editor(s): Coudouel, Aline; Paternostro, Stefano. Num Pages: 468 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFA; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 780.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Edition
- Pap/Cdr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821363485
- ISBN
- 9780821363485
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€ 45.99€ 38.66
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Paperback. Provides a comparative analysis of internationalization issues, trends and opportunities in higher education in selected Latin American countries at the institutional, national and regional level. Editor(s): Wit, Hans de; Jaramillo, Isabel Cristina; Knight, Jane; Gacel-Avila, Jocelyne. Series: Directions in Development - Human Development. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 680.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821362099
- ISBN
- 9780821362099
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€ 45.99€ 38.66
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Paperback. Argues that the causes of poverty, the nature of deprivation, and the policy levers to fight poverty are largely site-specific. The book looks at strategies to assist the urban poor in making the most of the opportunities offered by cities, while helping them cope with the negative externalities. Editor(s): Fay, Marianne. Series: Directions in Development - Human Development. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFFA; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821360699
- ISBN
- 9780821360699
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.46
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Paperback. Highlights the key themes and findings of the Second Public Pension Fund Management Conference inMay 2004, organized by the World Bank. This book addresses issues of governance, accountability, and investment policies and aims to foster ongoing dialogue and exchange of experiences across regions and between emerging and developed economies. Editor(s): Musalem, Alberto Roque; Palacios, Roberto J. Num Pages: 287 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQ; KFFP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 191 x 19. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821359983
- ISBN
- 9780821359983
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.52
€ 34.99
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