Introduction the 2006 itu world telecommunicationict development report. Exploring the relationship between broadband and economic growth. 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. Working together for health who world health organization. Wdi provides crosscountry comparable statistics about development and peoples lives around the globe. Measuring ict for social and economic development has been specially prepared for the world telecommunication development conference wtdc doha, qatar 715 march 2006. World development indicators wdi is the primary world bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized international sources. World drug report 2006 united nations office on drugs and crime. The 2018 update presents hdi values for 189 countries and territories with the most recent data for 2017. In addition, it presents a special thematic chapter on cannabis, by far the most widely produced, trafficked and used drug in the world. World health report world health organization 1211 geneva 27, switzerland email. The top five countries in the global hdi rankings are norway 0.
World drug report 2006 united nations office on drugs. The global gender gap report 2006 world economic forum. 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. The world report on violence against children has benefited from the support of many institutions and friends. Berg, 2005 and per capita income growth world bank, 2003b. Migration remains an important force for fighting poverty, the key mission of the world bank, and it is our hope that this report will. 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. Each report provides indepth analysis and policy recommendations on a specific and important aspect of developmentfrom agriculture, the role of the state, transition. The study was led by simeon djankov and federica saliola. State of the worlds cities sustainable development. Past reports have considered such topics as agriculture, youth, equity, public services delivery, the role of the state, transition. 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. 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.
State of the worlds cities report 20067 forword introduction the 20062007 edition of the state of the worlds citiesmarks two important milestones. 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. The gender gap index 2006 covers 115 countries, representing over 90% of the worlds population. Abstract the theme of the world development report 2007 is youth young people between the ages of 12 to 24. 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. A global history of early childhood education and care. 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. 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. This report offers practical insights for policymakers, executives, scholars, and all those with an interest in economic development. The world development report 2019 studies the impact of technology on the nature of work. 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. Investigates the underlying causes and consequences of a crisis that leaves 1. They also link the report to a global hdr network in developing countries.
This is especially important as we reach the midpoint in our efforts to reach the millennium development goals. The reports main message is that, in the long run, the pursuit of equity and the pursuit of economic prosperity are complementary. 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. The world drug report 2006 endeavours to fill this gap. The international forum for social development social. In no event shall the world health organization be liable for damages arising from its use. 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. Human development report 2006 the human development report office hdro the human development report is the product of a collective effort. Who the world health report 2006 working together for health. The country comparisons are meant to serve a dual purpose. The framework is based on the endogenous growth model barro 19915.
This booklet contains the overview, as well as a list of contents, from the world development report 2016. This years report examines the specific issue of evaluating and measuring the impact of information and. Education for all global monitoring report 2007 strong foundations. Whereas previous wdrs in particular the 1990 and 200001 editions had concerned themselves with the need to reduce the absolute disadvantages experienced by. Human development report 2006 human development reports. The international forum for social development social justice. Trading for development in the age of global value chains examines whether there is still a path to development through gvcs and trade. It provides one of the most comprehensive overviews of illicit drug trends at the international level. Each wdr provides indepth analysis of a specific aspect of economic development. This years world investment report is a step towards this goal. Reflections on the 2006 world development report, the 2005. It is divided into six sections world view, people, environment. 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 world banks world development report, published annually since 1978, is an invaluable guide to the economic, social, and environmental state of the world today.
The world development indicators is a compilation of relevant, highquality, and internationally comparable statistics about global development and the fight against poverty. It is the mostdownloaded world development report, with more than a million downloads, half of which before its official publication. 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. It was an urgent call by the general assembly of the united nations. 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. The report s main message is that, in the long run, the pursuit of equity and the pursuit of economic prosperity are complementary. 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. However, even as it is a commendable effort in comparison to many of its predecessors, it is dissatisfying because its intellectual basis is. In addition to detailed chapters exploring these and related issues, the report contains selected data from the world development indicators 2005. The 2006 itu world telecommunicationict development report. Members of the national human development report nhdr team provide detailed comments and advice throughout the research process. World development indicators wdi is a collection of timeseries data for 214 economies, with many indicators going back more than 50 years.
In addition, it presents a special thematic chapter on cannabis, by far the most widely produced, trafficked and. This report shows where we stand in 2006 in achieving these goals. 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. 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.
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. It has not been cleared by the world bank and should not be quoted. 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 world development report wdr is an annual report published since 1978 by the international bank for reconstruction and development ibrd or world bank. World development report world development report 2006. The world development report provides a practical framework for making the services that contribute to human development work for poor people. Who the world health report 2006 working together for. The report documents the persistence of inequality traps by highlighting the interaction between different forms of inequality. Exploring the relationship between broadband and economic.
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. The world development report 2005 argues that improving the investment climates of their societies should be a top priority for governments. The report on the world social situation, prepared biennially, is the flagship publication on major social development issues of the department of economic and. The world development report 2019 studies how the nature of work is. 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. World development report 2006 analyzes the relationship between equity and development. Our common future, chairmans foreword a global agenda for change this was what the world commission on environment and development was asked to formulate. 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. 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. Information concerning this publication can be obtained from.
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