Many countries that subscribe to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have committed to ensuring access to basic health services for their citizens. Health insurance has been considered and promote
Media development seeks to support and promote a pluralistic, editorially independent and financially sustainable media sector. An independent media sector buttresses key governance goals such as voic
This study reviews trends in aid provided to the health sector in Somalia over 2000–2009. It is a testimony to the commitment of donors and implementers who have relentlessly tried to improve the dire
The human resources crisis in the health sector has been gathering attention on the global stage. To date, however, most of this attention has focused on shortages of health human resources (HRH) at t
Health care in India has shown remarkable improvement since the country 's independence in 1947. Doubling of longevity from 32 to 64 years, a steep fall in infant mortality and maternal mortality rate
Budgeting for Effectiveness in Rwanda: From Reconstruction to Reform is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing resear
Nonprofit Financing and the Combatting of Terrorism Financing is part of the World Bank World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing re
This paper provides an overview of remittances and migration between Honduras and the United States and analyzes the remittance regulatory and market environment, including financial inclusion strateg
Ce rapport est le produit de la collaboration entre une equipe nationale et une equipe d'appui exterieur. Il a permis le renforcement des competences en analyse sectorielle des ministeres en charge de
Cet ouvrage apporte une nouvelle contribution a la litterature sur les evaluations d'impact en education. A la difference des etudes deja publiees, l'experimentation dont on restitue ici le contexte,
Lesotho Highlands Water Project is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion
Berg Water Project is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion.The past dec
Incentives and Dynamics in the Ethiopian Health Worker Labor Market is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing researc
This report, Remittance Corridors to Uganda: United Kingdom, United States, and South Africa, analyzes and compares three bilateral remittance corridors. The comparison highlights similarities and dif
Discovering the Real World is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate public discussion.This
Private Health Sector Assessment in Kenya is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate public
Sustaining Educational and Economic Momentum in Africa is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stim
'The Education System in Malawi', an Education Country Status Report (CSR), is a detailed analysis of the current status of the education sector in Malawi, the results of which have been validated by
Governance of Technical Education in India: International Case Studies is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing resea
Drawing on the findings from responses to a survey conducted in 2008–09 from 114 central banks worldwide (of which 33 are in Africa), this paper aims to better understand how central banks and other n
Telecommunications sector policy-makers and regulators have a wide range of instruments available to them that can be used to increase access to telecommunications services in rural and low-income are
Improving Primary Health Care Delivery in Nigeria is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research and to stimulate
World Bank Working Papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's work to the development community with the least possible delay. The manuscript of this paper therefore has not been p
Diversity in Career Preferences of Future Health Workers in Rwanda is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's ongoing research
This paper reviews the performance of the health sector in Uganda. It addresses concerns in the Ugandan health community that health financing must be increased to improve health, nutrition, and popul
Rural energy’s importance to the Bangladesh economy cannot be underestimated, The problems rural people face in obtaining safe, clean, and reliable energy supplies are not minor inconveniences. People
Alternative Remittance Systems and Terrorism Financing: Issues in Risk Management is part of the World Bank Working Paper series. These papers are published to communicate the results of the Bank's on
The countries of the Southeast Europe region have the common objective of joining the European Union (EU). To achieve this goal, these countries have pursued closer integration with the EU and with ea
This study compares the scope and objectives of the EU's Market in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) with corresponding US securities regulations, including the 1934 Securities Exchange Act, the
Many governments rely on oil companies to efficiently exploit natural resources. Governments have the challenging task of deciding which companies should be awarded exclusive rights to explore, develo
New financial and communication technologies offer a great opportunity to improve the lives of people everywhere. For instance, millions of impoverished people now have access to the financial system
This paper reviews how women in the developing world access and use information and communication technology (ICT). It examines the discourse and controversies surrounding the digital gender divide, i
Le Burundi cherche a realiser des progres en matiere de resultats de sante, notamment pour ses populations les plus pauvres, mais le Burundi doit avant tout surmonter ses faiblesses en matiere de gest
What do we mean when we say participatory communication? What are the practical implications of working with participatory communication strategies in development and social change processes? What exp
China’s recent economic growth has expanded industrialization and urbanization, upgraded consumption, increased social mobility, and initiated a shift from an agricultural-based economy to one based o
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces the challenge of providing universal primary education and expanding opportunities for post-secondary education and training for its youth, ages 12 to 24. This s
People with disabilities in Sierra Leone are disadvantaged in regards to their access to social services and the economic opportunities available to them. Oftentimes, they are marginalized and their
This survey assembles recent theoretical and empirical advances in the literature on economic informality and analyzes the causes and costs of informality in developed and developing economies. Using
Ce rapport constitue une mise a jour de celui realise en 2000. Cependant, il presente aussi des analyses supplementaires, en particulier sur les programmes pour la petite enfance, sur l'enseignement t
Several economies in the Caribbean region, especially from the lower-income group, are highly dependent on remittances. Between 1991 and 2006, the combined flows of total remittances reaching the Cari
