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  The macroeconomic implications of MDG-based strategies in sub-Saharan Africa

  International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth, 2007

  An alternative macroeconomic framework oriented towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Sub-Saharan Africa is known and feasible. Currently, the effects of neoliberal reforms have been counter-productive with non-intervention leading to increased volatility of nominal exchange rates.
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  The concept of odious debt: some considerations

  World Bank, 2007

  Non-governmental and civil society organisations have increasingly called for the cancellation of “odious” debt for developing countries. This paper by the World Bank discusses the concept of odious debt and argues that there are a variety of existing mechanisms which allow indebted countries to restructure their debt.
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  Aiding transparency: what we can learn about China ExIm Bank’s concessional loans

  Center for Global Development, USA, 2007

  Very little is known about the nature of China’s lending to developing countires. This paper examines one of the key mechanisms the Chinese government uses to implement its aid - the Chinese Export-Import Bank (ExIm). Drawing on Chinese language sources, it investigates the nature of Exim lending and who is receiving ExIm loans.
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  Fiscal management and scaled-up aid

  IMF Publications, 2007

  With increasing aid entering many developing countries, there is a need for sound fiscal policy in order to manage these volatile flows. This paper reviews measures that should be taken in order to strengthen public financial management in order to ensure effective use of these scaled-up aid flows.
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  Does the IMF constrain health spending in poor countries? Evidence and an agenda for action

  Center for Global Development, USA, 2007

  This paper reports on an investigation into whether the IMF constrains health spending in poor countries. With a focus on developing a framework of lessons and recommendations, it draws upon a range of background papers on different aspects of IMF programmes, including detailed case studies for Mozambique, Rwanda, and Zambia.
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  New actors in health financing: implications for a donor darling

  OECD Development Centre, 2006

  This policy brief, by the OECD Development Centre, examines trends in development finance, focusing on the emergence of new actors such as global funds, foundations and NGOs, who provide additional financial flows. The paper draws on the experience of Ghana’s health sector.
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  Current macroeconomic frameworks, challenges and alternatives for the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

  Southern African Regional Poverty Network, 2007

  This paper discusses policies that have inhibited the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regions.
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  The resource curse: which institutions matter?

  Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2007

  Countries rich in natural resources on average grow more slowly than countries without such
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  Nam Theun trip 2 report and project update

  International Rivers Network, 2007

  This trip report provides information on the implementaiton of the Nam Theum 2 (NT2) agreement with respect to hydropower development in Laos. The report summarises the social and environmental impacts of the hydro project implemented by the World Bank and the Asia Development Bank (ADB) and provides recommendations for resettlement and the restoration of livelihoods.
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  Budget support to Ghana: a risk worth taking?

  Overseas Development Institute, 2007

  This policy brief presents a case study of general budget support (GBS) in Ghana. It is argued that, by providing aid as budget support, donors have taken risks and made important contributions to poverty alleviation and governance.

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