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Vietnam Urbanisation Review
Report, Inter-Governmental Organization, Donor, GovernmentAs Vietnam enters a crucial period of urbanization corresponding to its present stage of economic development, the Government of Vietnam has placed strong emphasis on developing its system of cities. In accordance with this objective this Urbanization Review is dedicated to understanding the key dimensions and aspects of Vietnam's urbanization process and to identifying trends, opportunities,...
Gender AwarePrograms and Women’s Roles in Agricultural Value Chains
Africa, Governance and Gender, Land Governance, Policy Document, Inter-Governmental Organization, GovernmentWomen comprise over half of the agriculture labor force and about two-thirds of the trade and commerce labor force in Liberia. Their role in agriculture is important, particularly in food crops, where they are reported to produce over half of the output; their production of cash crops is limited. Access to resources and markets is also significantly constrained—across the population—but women...
A rough guide to investment climate reform in conflict-affected countries
Conflict, Report, Inter-Governmental Organization, GovernmentMost conflicts have strong economic dimensions and are driven by the pursuit of legal or illegal profit. Conflict has wide-reaching negative impacts on people, infrastructure, institutions, markets, and trust in government. Employment and investment are critical for peace. Investment climate reform is critical to state-building and can inculcate transparency, honesty, professionalism, and client...
Recommended Benchmarks for Democratic Legislatures
Democracy, Guide / Manual / Indicators, Inter-Governmental Organization, UNDP Produced, GovernmentThe main objectives were to: 1) Identify best practice in defining benchmarks across Commonwealth Parliaments; 2) Produce recommendations for the establishment of an agreed set of benchmarks and indicators; 3) Examine methods of increasing accountability through the use of benchmarks and indicators; and 4) Develop the capacity of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association ...