World Development Report 2007: Development and the Next Generation
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (624 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 082136541X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A Mix of Hope and Despair" according to John Matlock. This book is an interesting mix of hope and despair.There is a basis for hope, after all the World Bank which puts out this report is in the business of providing hope for millions of people in the poorer parts of the world. They can point to numerous programs and projects where the overall situation has improved.At the same time there is an underlying tone of despair when the report is talking about the spread of HIV and AIDS, . The World Bank's Annual Review of Development This is the World Bank's Annual Review of Development. For those who do not follow world development, the World Bank is the key international financial institution dealing with this subject. This annual review contains useful information and is useful to see how the Bank sees its mission. It is not written in a very interesting manner. For some better books on this subject I recommend readers check my Future Watch Listamania whi
Supporting young people's transition to adulthood poses important opportunities and risky challenges for development policy. Are education systems preparing young people to cope with the demands of changing economies? What kind of support do they get as they enter the labor market? Can they move freely to where the jobs are? What can be done to help them avoid serious consequences of risky behavior, such as death from HIV-AIDS and drug abuse? Can their creative energy be directed productively to support development thinking?The report focuses on crucial capabilities and transitions in a young person's life: learning for life and work, staying healthy, working, forming families, and exercising citizenship. For each, there are opportunities and risks; for all, policies and institutions matter.