Showing 1 - 10 of 470
This publication presents the current situation with regard to the magnitude and economic impact of migrants remittances to their countries of origin. In 2004, remittances exceeded official development aid in several emigration countries: they totalled USD 126 billion according to IMF estimates....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003218471
This publication presents the current situation with regard to the magnitude and economic impact of migrants’ remittances to their countries of origin. In 2004, remittances exceeded official development aid in several emigration countries: they totalled USD 126 billion according to IMF...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012448609
New thinking on the nature of fragility and risk shows a shift from a one-dimensional understanding of fragility towards a more holistic approach in which degrees of fragility exist on a spectrum. This approach recognises the need for collaborative, regional and global solutions to tackle the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011562949
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010348504
Innovation drives long-term economic growth. It has a crucial role to play as global economies recover from the current … financial crisis. This book examines the role of innovation in developing countries, with a focus on Africa. It investigates … innovation systems and their application; the key role of knowledge in innovation for development; and the importance of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012442803
This collection of experiences of fiscal decentralisation across a wide range of OECD-Member and non-member economies reveals lessons which are equally of relevance to both groups of countries. A major finding is that fiscal decentralisation is often confused in the latter group of countries...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012441288
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000061329
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000093094
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000988888