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Idealism, realism and the investment climate in developing countries
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2008Developing countries that seek to attract increased levels of private investment for growth are commonly advised to reform their investment climates. But how is this to be done and is it always the right thing to do?DocumentThe role of sector no-lose targets in scaling up finance for climate change mitigation activities in developing countries
Ecofys, 2008This paper discusses the role of Sector No-Lose Targets (SNLTs) in financing for climate change mitigation in developing countries. It focuses on the preparation of SNLT’s and particularly looks at policy measures and high level issues under SNLT, compliance and next steps forward.DocumentBringing balance to the IMF reform debate issues and recommendations
New Rules for Global Finance, 2008There is almost universal agreement that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) needs to reform its governance structure and operational approach. It needs to become more effective in monitoring international financial stability, addressing key economic issues, and in providing technical expertise to finance ministries.DocumentFinancing sustainable forest management
European Tropical Forest Research Network, 2008Despite the adoption of many international agreements over the last decades, degradation of forests and deforestation has continued. Since this is largely due to the market's failure to account for forests' multifunctionality, this issue argues that a new, holistic approach is necessary to ensure sustainable forest management (SFM) is adequately supported and financed.OrganisationThe Berkeley Electronic Press
The Berkeley Electronic Press ("bepress") produces tools to improve scholarly communication. These tools provide innovative and effective means of content production and dissemination.DocumentFollow the money: a resource book for trainers on public expenditure tracking in Tanzania
Hakikazi Catalyst, Tanzania, 2008Public Expenditure Tracking (PET) is ‘following the money’ from where it is disbursed by central government authorities, through local government, to end users such as schools and clinics. This manual provides tools for the implementation of public expenditure tracking systems (PETS) in the context of Tanzania. [adapted from the authors]OrganisationCentre for the Study of Economic and Social Change in Europe (CSESCE)
An academic research institute, the Centre for the Study of Economic and Social Change in Europe forms a focal point for research concerned with the implications of globalisation, integration, liberalDocumentTaking stock of the "first generation" of financial sector legal reform
World Bank, 2008The World Bank has been closely involved through its structural adjustment and technical assistance programmes with financial sector legal reform initiatives in developing, emerging and transitioning economies.DocumentWorld bank: climate profiteer
The Sustainable Energy and Economy Network, 2008This report looks at the World Bank from a critical point of view and aims to expose the organisation as a “climate change profiteer.” Key findings include:DocumentWater, livelihoods and growth: concept paper
Research-inspired Policy and Practice Learning in Ethiopia and the Nile Region, 2007With a focus on RIPPLE (Research-inspired Policy and Practice Learning in Ethiopia and the Nile Region), this paper looks at research-inspired policy and practice learning in Ethiopia and the Nile.Pages
