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Do workers’ remittances promote financial development?
R. Aggarwal, A. Demirgüç-Kunt, M. Soledad Martinez Peria / World Bank, 2006Migrant workers’ remittances to developing countries have become the second largest type of flows after foreign direct investment. This paper uses data on workers’ remittance flows to 99 developing countries during 1975-2003 to study the impact of remittances on financial sector development.DocumentUniversities as the drivers of urban economies in Asia: the case of Vietnam
T. Ngoc Ca / World Bank, 2006This study critically examines the issue of collaboration between universities and firms in Vietnam, as a tool for industrial development in that country. The article explores the role of universities in Vietnam's development in the context of increased challenges and opportunities brought about by globalisation.DocumentThe handshake: why do governments and firms sign private sector participation deals? Evidence from the water and sanitation sector in developing countries
O. Jensen, F. Blanc-Brude / World Bank, 2006This paper uses a new dataset, "WATSAN," of private sector participation (PSP) projects for water and sanitation in developing countries to examine the determinants of the number of projects signed for each country between 1990 and 2004.DocumentSequencing fiscal decentralization
R. Bahl, J. Martinez-Vazquez / World Bank, 2006This paper looks at how a fiscal decentralisation programme should be sequenced and implemented.The authors argue that the sequencing of decentralisation policies is an important determinant of its success.DocumentSurviving disasters and supporting recovery: a guidebook for microfinance institutions
E. Miamidian, M. Arnold, K. Burritt, M. Jacquand / World Bank, 2006Experiences of several Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in disaster-prone areas have demonstrated that access to microfinance services can support disaster preparedness and risk reduction by decreasing client vulnerability. When clients have access to needed financial services during crisis situations, the impact of the disaster may considerably lessen.DocumentBuilding the capacity of business membership organisations: Guiding principles for project managers
World Bank, 2006This paper explores the advantages of business membership organisations (BMOs) in a given country, and how donors can support them financially and in capacity building. The paper defines BMOs as nonprofit and democratically guided membership organisations that finance themselves by a mix of membership dues, service fees, and subsidies from government or donors.DocumentLabour market development during economic transition
J. Rutkowski / World Bank, 2006This paper analyses the labour market trends that have emerged during the economic transition in Europe and Central Asia (ECA).DocumentWorld Bank Global Development Finance 2006
World Bank, 2006Main points from the overview are:2005 was a landmark year in global development finance, in both the official and private spheres International private capital flows to developing countries reached a record net level of $491 billiona wave of privatizations and cross-border mergers and acquisitions drew substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) Capital flows between developiDocumentInternational dialogue on public-private dialogue: proceedings
B. Herzberg, A. Wright / World Bank, 2006This is the report from a conference which responded to the growing need for best practice guidance on building dialogue between the public and private sectors (PPD) as a way to encouarge private sector development in states with poor investment climates.