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“... covers the key policy issues and policy processes in the transition countries of Europe and Central Asia, offers analyses and lessons across countries, and present interdisciplinary work in fields such as economics, law, and politics.” Publicizes new
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Emailed to you free of charge.
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“... features recent research by World Bank staff working in the broad area of macroeconomics and economic growth.”
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Full-text covers worldview, people, environment, economy, states and markets, and global links.
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'... seeks to inform nonspecialist readers about research being undertaken within the Bank and outside the Bank in areas of economics relevant for development policy.' Subscription only.
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Available in full text online. An excellent annual series of reports on major development issues.
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'JOLIS, the Library Network's Web catalog, is open for your use over the Internet. It includes materials in all the Network Libraries.' Many of the listings have electronic text available which can be printed, saved or emailed.
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Loans to developing countries that 'have a minimum level of creditworthiness. Many links, including the International Monetary Fund, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank and International Finance Corporation.
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Provides a strategy to reduce corruption, the 'greatest obstacle to economic and social development.' Includes diagnostic tools for evaluating government performance, bibliographies with descriptions, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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How the World Bank seeks to reduce gender disparities and enhance women's participation in economic development. Search practical examples given in agriculture and infrastructure, and more.
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Information on the World Bank's participation in international climate change negotiations.
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Search over 6,000 World Bank publications, full-text reports, and learning resources for teachers and students.
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'... helps build the capacity of client countries to access and use knowledge to strengthen their competitiveness in the global economy and increase their social well-being. It works with client countries to design and develop realistic and achievable strategies to further their transition to the knowledge economy.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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WBI's thematic learning programs include courses, seminars, and policy advice on topics that are important to the international development process. They are normally tailored to specific country needs, but may also address global issues such as governance or knowledge for development.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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' the capacity development arm of the World Bank, and helps countries share and apply global and local knowledge to meet development challenges.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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'... primarily responsible for engaging with faith institutions around development issues and working with other institutions and leaders who are addressing the complex ethical issues around globalization.'
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Links to 'Key Development Data and Statistics', as well as a number of key statistical sources, full-text reports, and programs.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Links to reports such as 'Global Development Finance 2005' which may be downloaded.
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Extensive economic data for over 100 developing nations and six regions of the world. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Links to World Bank Journals. Also a search engine for articles. There is a charge for each article unless you or your library has a subscription.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
