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Friday, November 30, 2012

Does debt relief to indebted farmers boost investment and productivity?

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According to a new WB policy research working paper by Martin Kanz, the debt relief to indebted farmers (given by the Indian government) di...
Monday, November 26, 2012

Nepal was the sixth highest receiver of remittances (% of GDP) in 2011

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Migrant workers’ remittances have been the lifeline of Nepali economy. The ballooning trade deficit, high level of consumption, and still h...
Saturday, November 24, 2012

India to launch nationwide direct cash transfer scheme

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After the hugely popular MGNREGA , which guarantees 100 days of employment per year to an adult member of  a below poverty line (BPL) house...
Thursday, November 22, 2012

Impact of a 4 degree hotter world

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In its new report ( Turn Down the Heat: Why a 4°C Warmer World Must be Avoided ), the World Bank has warned of “a cascade of cataclysmic ch...
Monday, November 19, 2012

Policy challenges facing low income countries due to re-emerging vulnerabilities

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In its latest brief , the IMF argues that at present the low income countries (LICs) have limited fiscal space and larger current account d...
Thursday, November 15, 2012

The impact of labor income on poverty

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How much does changes in labor earnings influence poverty (by income source)? A recent study by Inchauste et al. (2012) shows that change i...
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Enhancing efficacy of government in new times

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Recognizing the crucial role governments play in supporting the economy (especially during times of crisis) and providing foundations for pr...