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Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2015

Making Growth More Inclusive for Sustainable Development

Series: Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
( Print: August 2015, PDF: December 2015 )

The Survey 2015 assesses the region’s outlook as it navigates through global uncertainties, providing policy options and strategies to sustain inclusive and sustainable growth. The report analyses a...

The Survey 2015 assesses the region’s outlook as it navigates through global uncertainties, providing policy options and strategies to sustain inclusive and sustainable growth. The report analyses a...


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Alternativas de Política para Fortalecer el Ahorro de los Hogares de Menores Ingresos

El Caso de Costa Rica

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: June 2003 )

El objetivo central de este trabajo es el de proponer políticas que contribuyan a aumentar los ahorros de las familias de menores ingresos como medio para promover la equidad en Costa Rica

El objetivo central de este trabajo es el de proponer políticas que contribuyan a aumentar los ahorros de las familias de menores ingresos como medio para promover la equidad en Costa Rica


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Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2012

Pursuing Shared Prosperity in an Era of Turbulence and High Commodity Prices

Series: Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
( Print: September 2012, PDF: June 2012 )

This publication provides a review of the region’s outlook as it recovers from the global economic crisis, and assesses the region’s policy response to remaining and emerging vulnerabilities. Areas of...

This publication provides a review of the region’s outlook as it recovers from the global economic crisis, and assesses the region’s policy response to remaining and emerging vulnerabilities. Areas of...


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Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2013

Forward-Looking Macroeconomic Policies for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Series: Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
( Print: May 2013, PDF: May 2013 )

This document provides a review of the region’s performance in 2012 and its outlook in 2013, as it recovers from the global economic crisis and assesses the region’s policy response to remaining and...

This document provides a review of the region’s performance in 2012 and its outlook in 2013, as it recovers from the global economic crisis and assesses the region’s policy response to remaining and...


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Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2014

Regional Connectivity for Shared Prosperity

Series: Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
( Print: September 2014, PDF: September 2014 )

The Survey 2014 will examine the region’s challenges to support its economic growth and to promote inclusive and sustainable development. Part I of the report will focus on the region’s outlook as it...

The Survey 2014 will examine the region’s challenges to support its economic growth and to promote inclusive and sustainable development. Part I of the report will focus on the region’s outlook as it...


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Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2016

Nurturing productivity for inclusive growth and sustainable development

Series: Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
( Print: May 2016, PDF: June 2016 )

The Survey 2016 assesses the region’s outlook as it navigates through global uncertainties, providing policy options and strategies to support countries in striving towards achieving the Sustainable...

The Survey 2016 assesses the region’s outlook as it navigates through global uncertainties, providing policy options and strategies to support countries in striving towards achieving the Sustainable...


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Hacia una Visión Integrada para Enfrentar la Inestabilidad y el Riesgo

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: July 2003 )

En este trabajo se parte de la siguiente hipótesis central que plantea un desafío: hay un cambio estructural, tanto en la economía internacional como en el manejo de las políticas públicas, lo que...

En este trabajo se parte de la siguiente hipótesis central que plantea un desafío: hay un cambio estructural, tanto en la economía internacional como en el manejo de las políticas públicas, lo que...


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Evaluación de las Reformas a los Sistemas de Pensiones

Cuatro Aspectos Críticos y Sugerencias de Políticas

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: August 2003 )

Los sistemas públicos de pensiones en América Latina se instauran a partir de los años treinta, siguiendo el ejemplo de los países europeos más avanzados. Durante sus faces inciales, estos sistemas de...

Los sistemas públicos de pensiones en América Latina se instauran a partir de los años treinta, siguiendo el ejemplo de los países europeos más avanzados. Durante sus faces inciales, estos sistemas de...


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Macroeconomic Volatility and Social Vulnerability in Brazil

The Cardoso Government (1995-2000) and Perspectives

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: August 2003 )

This paper addresses the social effects of macroeconomic volatility in Brazil as well as the burdens and challenges volatility imposed on social policies. It covers the years 1995-2002, a period when...

This paper addresses the social effects of macroeconomic volatility in Brazil as well as the burdens and challenges volatility imposed on social policies. It covers the years 1995-2002, a period when...


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Vulnerabilidad del Empleo en Lima

Un Enfoque a partir de Encuestas a Hogares

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: August 2003 )

La construcción de un panel de 60.000 individuos a partir de la Encuesta Permanente de Empleo efectuada por el Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INDEI) en la capital ha permitido...

La construcción de un panel de 60.000 individuos a partir de la Encuesta Permanente de Empleo efectuada por el Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INDEI) en la capital ha permitido...


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From Hard-Peg to Hard Landing? Recent Experiences of Argentina and Ecuador

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: June 2003 )

Based on an analysis of the Argentinean currency board and the full dollarization scheme in Ecuador, this paper argues that an intermediate exchange rate regime is a better option for countries trying...

Based on an analysis of the Argentinean currency board and the full dollarization scheme in Ecuador, this paper argues that an intermediate exchange rate regime is a better option for countries trying...


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Análisis de la Regulación Prudencial en el Caso Colombiano y Propuestas para Reducir sus Efectos...

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: June 2003 )

Este es un estudio de caso para Colombia, con recomendaciones de política de regulación bancaria para otorgar mayor estabilidad a la disponibilidad de crédito, evitando fluctuaciones crediticias que...

Este es un estudio de caso para Colombia, con recomendaciones de política de regulación bancaria para otorgar mayor estabilidad a la disponibilidad de crédito, evitando fluctuaciones crediticias que...


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Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2017

Governance and Fiscal Management

Series: Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific
( Print: June 2017, PDF: June 2017 )

This publication presents the latest macroeconomic trends, identifies emerging risks and challenges, and takes stock of fiscal, monetary and structural policy developments in the region, providing...

This publication presents the latest macroeconomic trends, identifies emerging risks and challenges, and takes stock of fiscal, monetary and structural policy developments in the region, providing...


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Macroeconomic Success and Social Vulnerability

Lessons for Latin America from the Celtic Tiger

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: July 2003 )

This paper uses a political economy approach to examine the nature and social impact of Ireland’s economic miracle, in particular the period of high economic growth known as the Celtic Tiger that...

This paper uses a political economy approach to examine the nature and social impact of Ireland’s economic miracle, in particular the period of high economic growth known as the Celtic Tiger that...


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Promoviendo el Ahorro de los Grupos de Menores Ingresos

Experiencias Latinoamericanas

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: July 2003 )

Las alternativas de política para fortalecer el ahorro de los estratos de menores ingresos se analizan en este documento, sobre la base de casos registrados en seis países: Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica...

Las alternativas de política para fortalecer el ahorro de los estratos de menores ingresos se analizan en este documento, sobre la base de casos registrados en seis países: Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica...


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Inclusion in the European Nordic Model in the Debate Concerning Social Protection Reform

The Long-term Development of Nordic Welfare Systems (1890-2005) and their Transferability to Latin...

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: July 2006 )

The overall objective of this report is to describe the Nordic model of social and labour market policy with special emphasis on its mechanisms for social protection from health hazards, aging...

The overall objective of this report is to describe the Nordic model of social and labour market policy with special emphasis on its mechanisms for social protection from health hazards, aging...


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Non-contributory Pensions

Bolivia and Antigua in an International Context

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: July 2006 )

Universal pensions available to everyone of eligible age, regardless of income, assets or employment history, have many advantages over targeted pensions. In this study, the author examines the...

Universal pensions available to everyone of eligible age, regardless of income, assets or employment history, have many advantages over targeted pensions. In this study, the author examines the...


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Inserción Laboral, Mercados de Trabajo y Protección Social

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: July 2006 )

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar le interrelación entre el mercado laboral y la protección social, e identificar políticas que permitan mantener un nivel de protección social que responda a los...

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar le interrelación entre el mercado laboral y la protección social, e identificar políticas que permitan mantener un nivel de protección social que responda a los...


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Reformas de Salud y Nuevos Modelos de Atención Primaria en América Central

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: July 2006 )

Este estudio describe exhaustivamente los programas innovadores de extensión de la cobertura en atención de primer nivel de salud. El trabajo analiza únicamente aquellas experiencias que han...

Este estudio describe exhaustivamente los programas innovadores de extensión de la cobertura en atención de primer nivel de salud. El trabajo analiza únicamente aquellas experiencias que han...


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Protección Social Efectiva, Calidad de la Cobertura, Equidad y Efectos Distributivos del Sistema de...

Series: Financiamiento del Desarrollo
( Print: August 2006 )

La amplitud, velocidad y profundidad de la reforma provisional chilena ha despertado la atención mundial generando una influencia significativa en América Latina y otros países en vías de desarrollo...

La amplitud, velocidad y profundidad de la reforma provisional chilena ha despertado la atención mundial generando una influencia significativa en América Latina y otros países en vías de desarrollo...