This report offers practical insights for policymakers, executives, scholars, and all those with an interest in economic development. Kamerman 2006 this paper was commissioned by the education for all global monitoring report as background information to assist in drafting the 2007 report. The report finds that over the last 30 years poverty has been reduced for most of the worlds population but this is not the case for the estimated 1. Reflections on the 2006 world development report, the 2005. Drawing on surveys of nearly 30,000 firms in 53 developing countries, country case studies, and other new research, the report explores questions such as. In addition, it presents a special thematic chapter on cannabis, by far the most widely produced, trafficked and used drug in the world.
Each wdr provides indepth analysis of a specific aspect of economic development. It provides one of the most comprehensive overviews of illicit drug trends at the international level. Oct 01, 2005 a tempting first reaction to the world development report 2006 henceforth wdr 2006, entitled equity and development, is that it represents a significant advance. The study was led by simeon djankov and federica saliola. Education for all global monitoring report 2007 strong foundations. The world development report 2019 studies the impact of technology on the nature of work. The database contains 1,600 time series indicators for 217 economies and more than 40 country groups, with data for many indicators going back more than 50 years. Introduction the 2006 itu world telecommunicationict development report. Saving the lives of mothers and newborns in commemoration of mothers day,save the children is publishing its seventh annual state of the worlds mothersreport.
It presents a comprehensive picture of freshwater resources in all regions and most countries of the world as it tracks progress towards the waterrelated. World development report 2006 equity and development table of contents this working draft is being shared at this early stage to gather comments from interested readers outside the world bank. The 2006 itu world telecommunicationict development report. However, even as it is a commendable effort in comparison to many of its predecessors, it is dissatisfying because its intellectual basis is.
Released december 2019 the world telecommunicationict indicators database on usb key and online contains time series data for the years 1960, 1965, 1970 and annually from 1975 to 2018 for more than 180 telecommunicationict statistics pdf format covering fixedtelephone networks, mobilecellular telephone subscriptions, quality of service, internet including fixed. It concludes that technological change is at this stage more a boon than a curse. The world banks 2006 world development report looks again at the determinants of poverty and argues for an emphasis on equal opportunity and the institutional. Exploring the relationship between broadband and economic.
World development indicators wdi is a collection of timeseries data for 214 economies, with many indicators going back more than 50 years. Whereas previous wdrs in particular wdr 1990 and 200001 had concerned themselves with the need to reduce the absolute disadvantages experienced by countries and by persons, wdr 2006 is the. The framework is based on the endogenous growth model barro 19915. In addition to detailed chapters exploring these and related issues, the report contains selected data from the world development indicators 2005an appendix of economic and social data for over 200 countries. Atempting first reaction to the world banks world development report 2006 henceforth wdr 2006,1 entitled equity and development, is that it represents a significant advance. State of the worlds cities sustainable development. By focusing on the 60 million mothers in the developing world who give birth every year with no professional help and the 4 million newborns who. The world investment report 2007 focuses on the role of transnational corporations in extractive industries, and documents their presence in many of the worlds poorest economies. It is the mostdownloaded world development report, with more than a million downloads, half of which before its official publication. The international forum for social development social. Koichiro matsuura delivered a message to the 4th forum on the occasion of the 2006 world water day and introduced the second edition of the world water development report entitled water. Abstract the theme of the world development report 2007 is youth young people between the ages of 12 to 24. The world development report wdr is an annual report published since 1978 by the international bank for reconstruction and development ibrd or world bank. To capitalize on this opportunity, policymakers from home and host developing countries need to gear themselves into action and, for this, they will require insightful knowledge and analysis.
They also link the report to a global hdr network in developing countries. World development report world development report 2006. World health report world health organization 1211 geneva 27, switzerland email. Whereas previous wdrs in particular wdr 1990 and 200001 had concerned themselves with the need to reduce the absolute disadvantages experienced by countries and by persons, wdr 2006 is the first wdr centrally to be concerned with. A tempting first reaction to the world development report 2006 henceforth wdr 2006, entitled equity and development, is that it represents a significant advance. The country comparisons are meant to serve a dual purpose. Trading for development in the age of global value chains examines whether there is still a path to development through gvcs and trade. Exploring the relationship between broadband and economic growth. Whereas previous wdrs in particular the 1990 and 200001 editions had concerned themselves with the need to reduce the absolute disadvantages experienced by. Berg, 2005 and per capita income growth world bank, 2003b. Progress towards ending extreme poverty and its deadly effects can be accurately measured by monitoring the status of children. The world report on violence against children has benefited from the support of many institutions and friends.
Each report provides indepth analysis and policy recommendations on a specific and important aspect of developmentfrom agriculture, the role of the state, transition. Who the world health report 2006 working together for. The world health report 2006 working together for health contains an expert assessment of the current crisis in the global health workforce and ambitious proposals to tackle it over the next ten years, starting immediately. Human development report 2006 the human development report office hdro the human development report is the product of a collective effort. The gender gap index 2006 covers 115 countries, representing over 90% of the worlds population. In addition to detailed chapters exploring these and related issues, the report contains selected data from the world development indicators 2005. Wdi provides crosscountry comparable statistics about development and peoples lives around the globe. This years report examines the specific issue of evaluating and measuring the impact of information and. The world drug report 2006 endeavours to fill this gap. Of these countries, 59 are in the very high human development group, 53 in the high, 39 in the medium and only 38 in the low.
World development report 2006 analyzes the relationship between equity and development. Human development report 2006 human development reports. The 2018 update presents hdi values for 189 countries and territories with the most recent data for 2017. The report reveals an estimated shortage of almost 4. Past reports have considered such topics as agriculture, youth, equity, public services delivery, the role of the state, transition. This years world investment report is a step towards this goal. In addition, it presents a special thematic chapter on cannabis, by far the most widely produced, trafficked and.
The world development report provides a practical framework for making the services that contribute to human development work for poor people. Global economic prospects 2006 shows how sound domestic policies and an investmentfriendly climate can significantly increase the contribution of remittances and migration to improved living conditions back home. The report documents the persistence of inequality traps by highlighting the interaction between different forms of inequality. As this population group seeks identity and independence, they make decisions that affect not only their own wellbeing, but that of others, and they do this in a rapidly changing demographic and socioeconomic environment.
Water, a shared responsibility the report builds on the conclusions of the 1st united nations world water development report water for people, water for life published in 2003. In no event shall the world health organization be liable for damages arising from its use. Who the world health report 2006 working together for health. The world development report 2019 studies how the nature of work is. Wdr reports world bank group international development. That is why the world development report 2006, the twentyeighth in this annual series, looks at the role of equity in the process of development. This report shows where we stand in 2006 in achieving these goals. The top five countries in the global hdi rankings are norway 0. The reports main message is that, in the long run, the pursuit of equity and the pursuit of economic prosperity are complementary. Measuring ict for social and economic development has been specially prepared for the world telecommunication development conference wtdc doha, qatar 715 march 2006. It has not been cleared by the world bank and should not be quoted.
The international forum for social development social justice. The report on the world social situation, prepared biennially, is the flagship publication on major social development issues of the department of economic and social affairs desa of the united. Our common future, chairmans foreword a global agenda for change this was what the world commission on environment and development was asked to formulate. Conflict, security and development wdr is a document by the world bank on the challenges organised violence poses to the advancement of less developed countries.
A global history of early childhood education and care. The world development indicators is a compilation of relevant, highquality, and internationally comparable statistics about global development and the fight against poverty. World drug report 2006 united nations office on drugs and crime. Migration remains an important force for fighting poverty, the key mission of the world bank, and it is our hope that this report will. The report on the world social situation, prepared biennially, is the flagship publication on major social development issues of the department of economic and. Information concerning this publication can be obtained from. World drug report 2006 united nations office on drugs. It is divided into six sections world view, people, environment. Members of the national human development report nhdr team provide detailed comments and advice throughout the research process.
World development indicators wdi is the primary world bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized international sources. This is especially important as we reach the midpoint in our efforts to reach the millennium development goals. The report s main message is that, in the long run, the pursuit of equity and the pursuit of economic prosperity are complementary. This booklet contains the overview, as well as a list of contents, from the world development report 2016. It was an urgent call by the general assembly of the united nations. Annan new york, july 2006 secretarygeneral of the united nations. The global gender gap report 2006 world economic forum. This draft has not been cleared by the world bank and should not be quoted. With this framework, citizens, governments, and donors can take action and accelerate progress toward the common objective of poverty reduction, as specified in the millennium development goals. Working together for health who world health organization. State of the worlds cities report 20067 forword introduction the 20062007 edition of the state of the worlds citiesmarks two important milestones.
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