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  Mexico the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): effects on human rights

  International Federation for Human Rights, 2006

  This paper assesses the human rights impacts of the NAFTA in Mexico, with a particular focus on working conditions.
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  Future characteristics of the elderly in developing countries and their implications for policy

  Population Studies Center, University of Michigan, 2006

  This paper generates profiles of the elderly to 2050 on key characteristics for a set of thirteen developing countries that vary by region, size, economic level, and cultural traditions. Findings show dramatic shifts in the educational attainment and family size of the elderly over the next 30-40 years.
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  NAMA state of play: countries negotiation positions

  South Centre, 2006

  This note presents, in a schematic form, the negotiating positions of selected WTO Members or Groups of Members, with particular focus on Non- Agricultural Market Access (NAMA). The Members or Groups of Members selcted are:United StatesEuropean CommissionJapan, NorwayKoreaCanada, N.
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  Is NAFTA working for Mexico?

  Department of Economics, Tufts University, USA, 2006

  This article examines the environmental predictions prior to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and what has occurred since its implementation. The article then reviews the record of the environmental commission set up under NAFTA, the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation to monitor environmental problems related to the agreement in the three signatory countries.
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  Attitudes of Catholics on Reproductive Rights, Church-State, and Related Issues: Three National Surveys in Bolivia, Colombia and Mexico

  2003

  Nationally and internationally, the opinions of Catholics on the role of the church in their lives, varies. The report, prepared for Catholics for a Free Choice (CFFC), outlines key issues in which the opinions of Catholics in Bolivia, Colombia and Mexico has differed from that of the Vatican, focussing on reproductive rights.
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  Mexico: two decades of the evolution of education and inequality

  Policy Research Working Papers, World Bank, 2006

  The transformation from a public-sector-driven Mexican economy to a more globally integrated one has resulted in economic stability and growth. This success pales in significance when considering the enduring inequalities society faces. Such inequality appears to co-exist alongside high level of educational attainment, which are often cited as the key to a more equal society.
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  Can trade rules improve water services in Mexico?

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006

  Debate continues over how best to improve water services in poor countries. How does the promotion of free trade principles in Mexico affect the water sector? What might the implications be for development if water services are included under the General Agreement on Trade in Services?
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  Trade impact review: Mexico case study: NAFTA and the FTAA: a gender analysis of employment and poverty impacts in agriculture

  Women's Edge Coalition, 2003

  This case study seeks to quantify the differential impact of trade agreements on Mexican women and men so that the lessons learned can inform new trade agreements. It uses the Trade Impact Review (TIR) developed by the Women's Edge Coalition for their Look FIRST (Full Impact Review and Screening of Trade) campaign.
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  Trade impact review: Mexico case study: NAFTA and the FTAA: a gender analysis of employment and poverty impacts in agriculture

  Women's Edge Coalition, 2003

  Mexicans working in agriculture were hit hard by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). There is now concern over the potential impact of increased trade liberalisation through the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). This case study seeks to quantify the differential impact on Mexican women and men of trade agreements so that lessons learned can inform new trade agreements.
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  Time to tackle corruption in education

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006

  In some developing countries massive amounts of funds transferred from ministries of education to schools are leaked. Bribes and payoffs in teacher recruitment and promotion and selling of exam papers can bring the teaching profession into disrepute. Illegal payments for school entrance and other hidden costs help explain low enrolment and high drop-out rates.

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