Author: James J. Boomgard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cottage industries
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A.I.D. Microenterprise Stock-taking
Author: James J. Boomgard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cottage industries
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cottage industries
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Foreign assistance and related programs appropriations for 1986
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Foreign Operations and Related Agencies (1981-1987)
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ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 1882
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 1882
Book Description
Where Credit is Due
Author: Joe Remenyi
Publisher: Intermediate Technology Publications
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A study of commerce in poor countries, demonstrating that the security of investments and loans made to the very poor is extraordinarily good. The author recommends the widespread support of credit-based income-generation programmes as a cornerstone of a new poverty-oriented development strategy.
Publisher: Intermediate Technology Publications
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A study of commerce in poor countries, demonstrating that the security of investments and loans made to the very poor is extraordinarily good. The author recommends the widespread support of credit-based income-generation programmes as a cornerstone of a new poverty-oriented development strategy.
An Evaluation of the Donor Funded Tanzanian Women's Loan Program
Author: Jean M. Due
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Businesswomen
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Businesswomen
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
A Survey of NGOs as Small Business Development Agencies in Kenya
Author: Kershaw Burbank
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Congressional Presentation
Author: United States. Agency for International Development
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance, American
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
World Development Report 1994
Author:
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780195209921
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
World Development Report 1994 examines the link between infrastructure and development and explores ways in which developing countries can improve both the provision and the quality of infrastructure services. In recent decades, developing countries have made substantial investments in infrastructure, achieving dramatic gains for households and producers by expanding their access to services such as safe water, sanitation, electric power, telecommunications, and transport. Even more infrastructure investment and expansion are needed in order to extend the reach of services - especially to people living in rural areas and to the poor. But as this report shows, the quantity of investment cannot be the exclusive focus of policy. Improving the quality of infrastructure service also is vital. Both quantity and quality improvements are essential to modernize and diversify production, help countries compete internationally, and accommodate rapid urbanization. The report identifies the basic cause of poor past performance as inadequate institutional incentives for improving the provision of infrastructure. To promote more efficient and responsive service delivery, incentives need to be changed through commercial management, competition, and user involvement. Several trends are helping to improve the performance of infrastructure. First, innovation in technology and in the regulatory management of markets makes more diversity possible in the supply of services. Second, an evaluation of the role of government is leading to a shift from direct government provision of services to increasing private sector provision and recent experience in many countries with public-private partnerships is highlighting new ways to increase efficiency and expand services. Third, increased concern about social and environmental sustainability has heightened public interest in infrastructure design and performance.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 9780195209921
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
World Development Report 1994 examines the link between infrastructure and development and explores ways in which developing countries can improve both the provision and the quality of infrastructure services. In recent decades, developing countries have made substantial investments in infrastructure, achieving dramatic gains for households and producers by expanding their access to services such as safe water, sanitation, electric power, telecommunications, and transport. Even more infrastructure investment and expansion are needed in order to extend the reach of services - especially to people living in rural areas and to the poor. But as this report shows, the quantity of investment cannot be the exclusive focus of policy. Improving the quality of infrastructure service also is vital. Both quantity and quality improvements are essential to modernize and diversify production, help countries compete internationally, and accommodate rapid urbanization. The report identifies the basic cause of poor past performance as inadequate institutional incentives for improving the provision of infrastructure. To promote more efficient and responsive service delivery, incentives need to be changed through commercial management, competition, and user involvement. Several trends are helping to improve the performance of infrastructure. First, innovation in technology and in the regulatory management of markets makes more diversity possible in the supply of services. Second, an evaluation of the role of government is leading to a shift from direct government provision of services to increasing private sector provision and recent experience in many countries with public-private partnerships is highlighting new ways to increase efficiency and expand services. Third, increased concern about social and environmental sustainability has heightened public interest in infrastructure design and performance.
Entrepreneurship Education and Training Programs around the World
Author: Alexandria Valerio
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 1464802033
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Entrepreneurship has attracted global interest for its potential to catalyze economic and social development. Research suggesting that certain entrepreneurial mindsets and skills can be learned has given rise to the field of entrepreneurship education and training (EET). Despite the growth of EET, global knowledge about these programs and their impact remains thin. In response, this study surveys the available literature and program evaluations to propose a Conceptual Framework for understanding the EET program landscape. The study finds that EET today consists of a heterogeneous mix of programs that can be broken into two groups: entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurship training. These programs target a range of participants: secondary and post-secondary education students, as well as potential and practicing entrepreneurs. The outcomes measured by program evaluations are equally diverse but generally fall under the domains of entrepreneurial mindsets and capabilities, entrepreneurial status, and entrepreneurial performance. The dimensions of EET programs vary according the particular target group. Programs targeting secondary education students focus on the development of foundational skills linked to entrepreneurship, while post-secondary education programs emphasize skills related to strategic business planning. Programs targeting potential entrepreneurs generally are embedded within broader support programs and tend to target vulnerable populations for whom employment alternatives may be limited. While programs serving practicing entrepreneurs focus on strengthening entrepreneurs knowledge, skills and business practices, which while unlikely to transform an enterprise in the near term, may accrue benefits to entrepreneurs over time. The study also offers implications for policy and program implementation, emphasizing the importance of clarity about target groups and desired outcomes when making program choices, and sound understanding of extent to which publicly-supported programs offer a broader public good, and compare favorably to policy alternatives for supporting the targeted individuals as well as the overall economic and social objectives.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 1464802033
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Entrepreneurship has attracted global interest for its potential to catalyze economic and social development. Research suggesting that certain entrepreneurial mindsets and skills can be learned has given rise to the field of entrepreneurship education and training (EET). Despite the growth of EET, global knowledge about these programs and their impact remains thin. In response, this study surveys the available literature and program evaluations to propose a Conceptual Framework for understanding the EET program landscape. The study finds that EET today consists of a heterogeneous mix of programs that can be broken into two groups: entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurship training. These programs target a range of participants: secondary and post-secondary education students, as well as potential and practicing entrepreneurs. The outcomes measured by program evaluations are equally diverse but generally fall under the domains of entrepreneurial mindsets and capabilities, entrepreneurial status, and entrepreneurial performance. The dimensions of EET programs vary according the particular target group. Programs targeting secondary education students focus on the development of foundational skills linked to entrepreneurship, while post-secondary education programs emphasize skills related to strategic business planning. Programs targeting potential entrepreneurs generally are embedded within broader support programs and tend to target vulnerable populations for whom employment alternatives may be limited. While programs serving practicing entrepreneurs focus on strengthening entrepreneurs knowledge, skills and business practices, which while unlikely to transform an enterprise in the near term, may accrue benefits to entrepreneurs over time. The study also offers implications for policy and program implementation, emphasizing the importance of clarity about target groups and desired outcomes when making program choices, and sound understanding of extent to which publicly-supported programs offer a broader public good, and compare favorably to policy alternatives for supporting the targeted individuals as well as the overall economic and social objectives.
The Next 4 Billion
Author: Allen L. Hammond
Publisher: World Resources Institute
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Considers the four billion low-income consumers which constitute the majority of the world's population, and how to better meet their needs, increase their productivity and empower their entry into the formal economy.
Publisher: World Resources Institute
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Considers the four billion low-income consumers which constitute the majority of the world's population, and how to better meet their needs, increase their productivity and empower their entry into the formal economy.
Resources in Education
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 912
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 912
Book Description