Download or read book UNCDF Working Papers written by UN Capital Development Fund and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book United Nations Capital Development Fund Working Paper on Microfinance written by Henri Dommel and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Working Paper written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guidelines for the Design of Agricultural Investment Projects written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1993 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Barriers to Financial Access Insights from Bank Pricing Data written by Ms. Kazuko Shirono and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2024-07-12 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greater availability of financial access related data in recent years is increasingly enabling policymakers to better track and monitor financial access trends and developments. However, data on barriers to financial access, including costs associated with using financial services—a key factor of financial exclusion—remain scarce. To gain insight into the costs of financial access faced by the low-income segments of population, this paper presents an analysis of a novel dataset on bank pricing containing information on fees and charges associated with various banking services—collected as part of the United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) Making Access Possible (MAP) program—based on a market research approach for 34 low- and middle-income countries in the ASEAN, SADC, and WAEMU regions. The results of our affordability analysis reveal that the costs of maintaining a bank checking account and conducting a few basic transactions can exceed 5 percent of monthly income for consumers in more than 10 percent of the countries in the sample, mainly in the WAEMU and SADC regions. These findings underscore the considerable challenge of affordability as a significant barrier to access to financial services, especially for low-income households and SMEs. The analysis also highlights the need to collect more granular data on the affordability aspect of financial access to facilitate more effective policymaking.
Download or read book IIMI Working Paper written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building Inclusive Financial Sectors for Development written by United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs and published by United Nations Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In most developing countries, financial services are only available to a minority of the population. The majority have no savings accounts, do not receive credit from formal financial institutions and have no insurance policies. They seldom make or receive payments through financial institutions. The limited use of financial services in developing countries has become an international policy concern. The reason for concern about widespread financial "exclusion" in developing countries is straightforward: access to a well-functioning financial system can economically and socially empower individuals, in particular poor people, allowing them to better integrate into the economy of their countries, actively contribute to their development and protect themselves against economic shocks. The central question asked by this book is how to bring access to these fundamental services to all people in developing countries and thus accelerate their economic development and that of their countries. Inclusive finance - safe savings, appropriately designed loans for poor and low-income households and for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, and appropriate insurance and payments services - can help people help themselves to increase incomes, acquire capital, manage risk and work their way out of poverty.
Download or read book IIMI Working Paper No 13 Irrigation Development in Bhutan written by and published by IWMI. This book was released on with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Post conflict Reconstruction and Local Government written by Paul Jackson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The subject of local government and post-conflict reconstruction sits at the intersection of several interrelated research areas, notably conflict/peacebuilding, governance, and political economy. This volume addresses a gap in the academic literature: whilst decentralisation is frequently included in peace agreements, the actual scope and role of local government is far less frequently discussed. This gap remains despite a considerable literature on local government in developing countries more generally, particularly with regard to decentralisation; but also, despite a considerable and growing literature on post-conflict reconstruction. This volume provides a mixture of case study, cross-case studies, practitioner reflection, and conceptual material on the function of local government in the context of decentralisation in post-conflict countries, from both academics and policy-makers. This collection of in-depth single- and multi-country case study analysis is complemented by practitioner reflections and framed within the 2030 Agenda building on the New Urban Agenda, and particularly the Sustainable Development Goal 16 to ‘promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.’ The chapters in this book were originally published in the online journal Third World Thematics.
Download or read book Statebuilding and Intervention written by David Chandler and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited book sets out and engages with some of the key policies, practices and paradigms of external intervention in the case of state support and reconstruction. Many assumptions about statebuilding have been reconsidered in the wake of Iraq, and ongoing problems in other states such as Afghanistan, Bosnia and Kosovo. Rather than being a regional survey or a policy-orientated ‘lessons learned’ book, this collection explores the broader framing of policy goals, statebuilding practices and the consensus on the need for Western states and international institutions to be engaged in this policy area. The volume is divided into three parts: the first engages with some of the key policy frameworks and conceptual issues raised by recent statebuilding interventions; the second considers core statebuilding practices; and the third reconsiders statebuilding paradigms more broadly. The essays open up debate and critical discussion in the field at a time when many advocates of extending statebuilding intervention suggest that the complex nature of the problems of non-Western states and societies mean that it will inevitably be contradictory and limited in its results.
Download or read book Democratic Decentralisation through a Natural Resource Lens written by Jesse C. Ribot and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume queries the state and effect of the global decentralization movement through the study of natural resource decentralizations in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The case studies presented here use a comparative framework to characterize the degree to which natural resource decentralizations can be said to be taking place and, where possible, to measure their social and environmental consequences. In general, the cases show that threats to national-level interests are producing resistance that is fettering the struggle for reform.
Download or read book Agricultural Innovation Systems written by The World Bank and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing the ability of agriculture to meet rising global demand and to respond to the changes and opportunities will require good policy, sustained investments, and innovation - not business as usual. Investments in public Research and Development, extension, education, and their links with one another have elicited high returns and pro-poor growth, but these investments alone will not elicit innovation at the pace or on the scale required by the intensifying and proliferating challenges confronting agriculture. Experience indicates that aside from a strong capacity in Research and Development, the ability to innovate is often related to collective action, coordination, the exchange of knowledge among diverse actors, the incentives and resources available to form partnerships and develop businesses, and conditions that make it possible for farmers or entrepreneurs to use the innovations. While consensus is developing about what is meant by 'innovation' and 'innovation system', no detailed blueprint exists for making agricultural innovation happen at a given time, in a given place, for a given result. The AIS approach that looks at these multiple conditions and relationships that promote innovation in agriculture, has however moved from a concept to a sub-discipline with principles of analysis and action. AIS investments must be specific to the context, responding to the stage of development in a particular country and agricultural sector, especially the AIS. This sourcebook contributes to identifying, designing, and implementing the investments, approaches, and complementary interventions that appear most likely to strengthen AIS and to promote agricultural innovation and equitable growth. It emphasizes the lessons learned, benefits and impacts, implementation issues, and prospects for replicating or expanding successful practices. The information in this sourcebook derives from approaches that have been tested at different scales in different contexts. It reflects the experiences and evolving understanding of numerous individuals and organizations concerned with agricultural innovation, including the World Bank. This information is targeted to the key operational staff in international and regional development agencies and national governments who design and implement lending projects and to the practitioners who design thematic programs and technical assistance packages. The sourcebook can also be an important resource for the research community and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Download or read book Youth and Agriculture written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2018-07-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young people account for a large percentage of the rural population, and are often unemployed or underemployed, despite the need for labour force in agriculture. Rural youth face many hurdles in trying to earn a livelihood. They do not perceive agriculture as a remunerative or prestigious profession, and until they find meaningful economic opportunities and attractive environments in rural areas, they will continue to migrate to cities. This trend not only contributes to the emerging phenomenon of over-urbanization and growing unemployment in urban areas, but is also expected to affect global food production. Investing in young people living in rural areas is therefore key to enhancing agricultural productivity, boosting rural economies and ensuring food security. This publication provides real life examples on how to re-engage youth in agriculture. It shows how tailor-made educational programmes can provide rural youth with the skills and insights needed to engage in farming and adopt environmentally friendly production methods. Many of the initiatives and approaches reported in this study originate from the youth themselves. The following study was a joint undertaking of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA).
Download or read book Local Governance Economic Development and Institutions written by G. Gomez and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Development' is what most people see as progress in the places where they live and in the ways they live. It has to do with public services, the ways to complain when these are not delivered properly, and the spaces to change power structures. It is related to the economy, the opportunities to access a secure job, a sustainable livelihood and increased welfare while caring for the planet and others. It is also linked to the institutions that allow people to live life well, using resources ethically and doing business responsibly in relation to other communities and future generations. This edited collection examines the interconnections between local governance, economic development and institutions, by focusing on what initiatives work and under what conditions they do so. Based on a variety of theories and empirical data, it presents evidence from current experiences around the world, revealed by researchers across different continents and several generations.
Download or read book India s Transforming Financial Sector written by Manoranjan Sharma and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 2007 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India Has Entered The Second Stage Of Financial Sector Development, Where Market Forces Are Helping In Resources Allocation And Efficient Price Discovery Process.The Harmonization Of Regulatory Institutions And Devising Of New Financial Architecture Is Necessary To Enhance The Resilience Of India S Financial Sector And Reduce The Fragility Of Some Financial Institutions. High Exposure In Government Securities, Government Guaranteed Loans, Improper Valuation Of Collaterals, Vulnerability To Interest Rate Cycle, Still High Level Of Npas, Unsatisfactory Corporate Governance And Disclosures, Inadequate Surveillance, Stock Market Volatility, Risk Concentration And Policy Failure Cause Concern. This Necessitates Improving Transparency And Governance, Resolving Failure In The Industrial And Financial Sector, De-Linking Government And Private Sector, Fostering Innovation, And Improving The Supervisory And Regulatory Infrastructure. Given The Debilitating Impact Of Financial Sector Crisis On The Economy, The Stability Of The Financial Sector Should Be The Goal Of The Economy. Financial Stability Can Be Strengthened By Improved Financial Infrastructure, Enhanced Competition And Restructured Segments Of Financial System.Reform Measures Enhanced Efficiency And Stability Of The Banking System In India. Indian Banks Are Well Placed Compared With Their Counterparts In Developed Countries. But There Are Persisting Issues Of Removal Of Structural Barriers To Competition, Privatisation Of Banking System, Radical Restructuring, Downsizing Of The Balance Sheet, Recapitalisation And Eventual Privatisation Of The Financial Institutions, Withdrawal Of Quantitative Credit Controls And Directed Credit And Modernisation Of The Payment System. The Inexorable Process Of Economic Reforms Must Continue To Slash Poverty And Support Sustainable Development While Strengthening Financial Institutions. This Overarching Goal Of Development Needs A Renewed Thrust On Financial Sector Reforms. The Papers Included In The Present Book Cover Large Areas, But All Coalesce Into The Central Theme Of India S Transforming Financial Sector. It Is Hoped That The Book Will Prove Useful To A Wide Cross Section Of The Reading Public, Including Scholars And Academics, The Government Executives, International Institutions, Business Communities, And Planners And Policymakers.
Download or read book Building Peace Rebuilding Patriarchy written by Melissa Johnston and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Men and women do not experience war, violence, and peace in the same ways. Accordingly, peacebuilding interventions now incorporate "gender mainstreaming" and stand-alone "gender-and-development". These gender interventions should make peacebuilding more effective and sustainable, facilitating stable societies and efficient economies. But success has been mixed. The case of in Timor-Leste is instructive. Interventions on gender responsive budgeting, domestic violence, and microfinance have uneven results. Whereas the level of women's participation in national politics in Timor-Leste is high by international standards, overall deep inequalities remain, inequality between rural and urban areas is growing, and violence against women is endemic across the country. Feminists have found fault with gender interventions, saying they don't go far enough, and scholars of the local turn have suggested a focus on gender encourages backlash against interventions. Instead of focusing on a clash of "local" and "international", Rebuilding Patriarchy uses gender and class to explain the uneven outcomes. It argues that peacebuilders made concessions to elites and violent men in order to keep the peace, a tendency amplified by "local turn" approaches to peacebuilding. It has reinforced the valorisation of armed masculinity, associated most strongly with the dominant class, which have in turn justified the unequal distribution of state petroleum resources. As well, gender, class and domestic violence are connected through brideprice, rendering legal and political reforms ineffective. Lastly, microfinance was supposed to empower women and grow the economy, but its main beneficiaries were elites, repeating patterns of accumulation and rule-through-debt established during era Indonesian-era"--
