Many people in Europe are stigmatized because of their sexual orientation or gender identity and cannot fully enjoy their universal human rights. Some of them are victims of violence, others have fled
The editors (all of the Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund) present 17 chapters examining issues of health care financing and reform in countries around the world, including
This publication provides a cross-national comparison of social security systems. It summarizes the five main social insurance programs: old age, disability, and survivors; sickness and maternity; wor
This publication is a compilation of the many instruments that have been adopted by the international community covering various aspects of terrorism, including global treaties combating international
This policy brief aims to provide guidance for policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the Asia Pacific region on actions that governments can take to improve and regulate quality
The report finds that the outlook for advanced economies is improving, while growth in emerging market and developing economics will be lower, primarily reflecting weaker prospects for some large emer
From the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Affairs Department, this report aims to help IMF member countries in their efforts to meet challenges in public pension reform as their populations age. I
The Survey of Economic and Social Development in the ESCWA Region 2011-2012 assesses the most recent economic and social developments in the ESCWA region, using the data that became available by the 2
This publication from the International Monetary Fund presents analysis and projections of economic developments and policies around the world conducted by the IMF's various area departments together
Software Life Cycle Management Standards details each part of ISO/IEC 19770 and shows you how to apply it to your business. David Wright calls on his vast experience to explain how the Standard applie
