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  1. Library Resource
    February, 2014
    Moldova

    The forestry sector in Moldova faces
    significant governance and sustainability challenges. The
    insufficient level of forest coverage in Moldova has a
    serious impact on environment and overall economic growth in
    the country. The situation is exacerbated by the reportedly
    intense pressure on forest resources exerted by the human
    factor. Illegal logging and grazing are considered as
    significant factors that contribute to forest loss. There is

  2. Library Resource
    April, 2014
    Pakistan

    Pakistan's rebound from the global
    financial crisis has been slow and fragile, and unless it
    changes course swiftly, it could face the prospects of a
    second balance of payments crisis in less than five years.
    Its recovery from the 2008-09 global financial crisis has
    been the weakest in South Asia, featuring a unique
    double-dip growth pattern. With high fertility, Pakistan
    will double the size of its already young population by

  3. Library Resource
    January, 2013
    Liberia, Global

    This report evaluates the outcomes of
    World Bank Group support to Liberia from its post-war
    reengagement in 2003 through 2011. The country has moved
    from total disarray to a solid foundation for inclusive
    development. Although development has not moved forward as
    quickly as hoped, substantial progress has been made. Public
    finance and key institutions have been rebuilt; crucial
    transport facilities have been restored; and hospitals,

  4. Library Resource
    February, 2014
    Tajikistan

    This report assesses the challenges and
    opportunities for the development of the Khatlon oblast in
    Tajikistan. The report argues that the rise in the strategic
    significance of Khatlon must be matched by responses in
    public policy and a strong upturn in private investment to
    strengthen economic prospects. The report identifies four
    key reform imperatives for stimulating growth in the oblast.
    These are: (i) promoting cities and internal connectivity to

  5. Library Resource
    February, 2014

    In the standard model of corruption, the
    rich are more likely to pay bribes for their children's
    education, reflecting higher ability to pay. This prediction
    is, however, driven by the assumption that the probability
    of punishment for bribe-taking is invariant across
    households. In many developing countries lacking in rule of
    law, this assumption is untenable, because the enforcement
    of law is not impersonal or unbiased and the poor have

  6. Library Resource
    February, 2014
    China

    This paper uses data from a large survey
    of Chinese firms to investigate whether local government
    efforts to facilitate market development improve firm
    efficiency. Both government provision of information about
    products, markets, and innovation and government assistance
    in arranging loans are positively associated with firm
    efficiency. Those private firms with weak access to and
    knowledge of financial, input, and product markets benefit

  7. Library Resource
    November, 2015

    In countries ravaged by a history of
    civil war and genocide, the overarching goal for local
    government and international donors alike is to promote
    social cohesion, stability and community reconstruction. In
    Sierra Leone, reconstruction programs emphasize a
    decentralized approach to: (i) rapidly build market
    institutions; (ii) enhance community decision making; and
    (iii) strengthen intra and inter-community tolerance and

  8. Library Resource
    April, 2013

    Does the existing evidence support
    policies that foster growth by reducing gender inequality?
    The authors argue that the evidence based on differences
    across countries is of limited use for policy design because
    it does not identify the causal link from inequality to
    growth. This, however does not imply that
    inequality-reducing policies are ineffective. In other
    words, the lack of evidence of a causal link is not in

  9. Library Resource
    May, 2013
    Sierra Leone

    This paper presents an assessment of the
    first phase (2008?2009) of Sierra Leone's cash for work
    program based on a qualitative and quantitative analysis
    examining program design features, main processes and
    impact. The assessment highlights that while cash for work
    was an appropriate crisis response, the challenge of
    achieving good targeting should not be underestimated.
    Findings from the assessment point to high inclusion errors

  10. Library Resource
    February, 2014
    China

    Amidst all the hoopla about China's
    rise, it is useful to remember that China is a developing
    country whose transition to a market economy is not yet
    complete, with institution building still underway. The
    uneven pace of progress is reflected in the state of its
    public sector, but in some respects, China s public sector
    looks formidable. Most often mentioned is the government s
    treasure chest of US$3 trillion in foreign reserves. Even

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