Regional Economic Outlook, November 2006, Western Hemisphere

Regional Economic Outlook, November 2006, Western Hemisphere
Author: International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2006-11-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781589065949

This Western Hemisphere Regional Economic Outlook covers the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The report reviews recent economic developments, discusses the economic outlook, and outlines risks and challenges ahead.

The Role and Impact of Public-private Partnerships in Education

The Role and Impact of Public-private Partnerships in Education
Author: Harry Anthony Patrinos
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0821379038

The book offers an overview of international examples, studies, and guidelines on how to create successful partnerships in education. PPPs can facilitate service delivery and lead to additional financing for the education sector as well as expanding equitable access and improving learning outcomes.

Developments and Advances in Defense and Security

Developments and Advances in Defense and Security
Author: Álvaro Rocha
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 509
Release: 2019-06-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811391556

This book gathers the proceedings of the Multidisciplinary International Conference of Research Applied to Defense and Security (MICRADS), held at the Military Engineering Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 8 to 10th May 2019. It covers a variety of topics in systems, communication and defense; strategy and political-administrative vision in defense; and engineering and technologies applied to defense. Given its scope, it offers a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, and students alike.