Books in the World Bank studies series

Provides an initial assessment of Libya's labour market and discusses policy options for promoting employability as part of a broader jobs strategy. It is intended as a contribution to evidence on Libya's labour market for the benefit of policy makers, civil society and the broader international community.

Examines the challenges and opportunities facing the livestock sector in dryland regions of sub-Saharan Africa. This paper presents a novel way of thinking about pastoral development, grounded in a conceptual framework and modeling that focuses on the multiple shocks faced by drylands livestock keepers.

Provides insights on how schools are managed in Uganda in terms of policy and practice.

The government of the Republic of Congo is taking a system approach to reorganising its health system. It is endeavouring to create a political, juridical, and regulatory environment to foster the development of its health care services under government leadership working with the private sector

Takes a detailed look at the complexity of the teacher management system in India. It compares and contrasts teacher management policies in nine Indian states with actual practice on the ground, identifying key implementation challenges.

Sub-Saharan Africans make their living from agriculture. Based on a detailed review of currently available technologies, this paper argues that improving the productivity and stability of agriculture has the potential to make a significant contribution to reducing vulnerability and increasing resilience.

Compiles useful trends and insights on the state of STEM research in Africa, and presents novel and important empirical analysis of the growing STI sector.

Offers a comprehensive assessment of early child development across Tonga using the Tongan Early Human Capability Index instrument.

Identifies the interventions and factors that have contributed to reducing maternal mortality ratio and improving maternal and reproductive health outcomes in SAR. In this study, the analytical framework assumes that improving MRH outcomes is influenced by a multitude of forces from within and outside the health system and considers factors at the household and community levels.

Discusses key components of EI sector policy, sector investment and production cycles, and identifies EI-related financing obligations of the public sector. The volume maps the institutional framework corresponding to the EI sector, including common responsibilities for various government entities

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