Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction

Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9290925248

The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) was established in May 2000 and provides direct grant assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable groups in developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) while fostering long-term social and economic development. The grants target poverty reduction initiatives with the direct participation of nongovernment organizations, community groups, and civil society. In 2009, the Government of Japan and ADB expanded the scope of JFPR to include provision of support to DMCs through capacity development, policy and advisory, research and development, and project preparatory technical assistance.

World Development Report 1994

World Development Report 1994
Author:
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1994
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780195209921

World Development Report 1994 examines the link between infrastructure and development and explores ways in which developing countries can improve both the provision and the quality of infrastructure services. In recent decades, developing countries have made substantial investments in infrastructure, achieving dramatic gains for households and producers by expanding their access to services such as safe water, sanitation, electric power, telecommunications, and transport. Even more infrastructure investment and expansion are needed in order to extend the reach of services - especially to people living in rural areas and to the poor. But as this report shows, the quantity of investment cannot be the exclusive focus of policy. Improving the quality of infrastructure service also is vital. Both quantity and quality improvements are essential to modernize and diversify production, help countries compete internationally, and accommodate rapid urbanization. The report identifies the basic cause of poor past performance as inadequate institutional incentives for improving the provision of infrastructure. To promote more efficient and responsive service delivery, incentives need to be changed through commercial management, competition, and user involvement. Several trends are helping to improve the performance of infrastructure. First, innovation in technology and in the regulatory management of markets makes more diversity possible in the supply of services. Second, an evaluation of the role of government is leading to a shift from direct government provision of services to increasing private sector provision and recent experience in many countries with public-private partnerships is highlighting new ways to increase efficiency and expand services. Third, increased concern about social and environmental sustainability has heightened public interest in infrastructure design and performance.

Republic of Tajikistan

Republic of Tajikistan
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2012-02-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1463956134

The National Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan mainly complements future renewals and ensures implementation of the development process of the country. The fields of activity of the world community outlined in the Millennium Declaration comply with the national goals and priorities of Tajikistan. In accordance with the National Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan and Poverty Reduction Strategy for the period of 2010–12, priority areas for further development of complex spheres in separate sectors are unified, which basically covers public administration reform and private sector development.

Road Funds and Road Maintenance

Road Funds and Road Maintenance
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9715614892

Singling out roads as an important factor in economic development, this report presents the findings of a regional technical assistance inquiry carried out to examine the problem of road funding in Asia with the aim of proposing case-specific solutions. Particular attention is paid to the data collected during road assessments performed in the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Also discussed are a number of possible strategies for combating road-maintenance neglect across Asia.

Tajikistan Transport Sector Assessment

Tajikistan Transport Sector Assessment
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292692151

Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Transport plays an essential role for ensuring connectivity and facilitating movement of goods and people within the country and along borders shared with its neighbors in the region. This publication provides an overview of the transport sector in Tajikistan, along with major development constraints, the government’s strategies and plans, and assistance provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners. The publication serves as a basis for dialogues on ADB’s future collaboration with the Government of Tajikistan to promote the transport sector’s development effectively in the coming years.

Shock Waves

Shock Waves
Author: Stephane Hallegatte
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2015-11-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1464806748

Ending poverty and stabilizing climate change will be two unprecedented global achievements and two major steps toward sustainable development. But the two objectives cannot be considered in isolation: they need to be jointly tackled through an integrated strategy. This report brings together those two objectives and explores how they can more easily be achieved if considered together. It examines the potential impact of climate change and climate policies on poverty reduction. It also provides guidance on how to create a “win-win†? situation so that climate change policies contribute to poverty reduction and poverty-reduction policies contribute to climate change mitigation and resilience building. The key finding of the report is that climate change represents a significant obstacle to the sustained eradication of poverty, but future impacts on poverty are determined by policy choices: rapid, inclusive, and climate-informed development can prevent most short-term impacts whereas immediate pro-poor, emissions-reduction policies can drastically limit long-term ones.