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Small Business in Indonesia

By: Peter van Diermen

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First published in 1997, this volume examines why small-scale enterprises have performed so well in Indonesia, given that the country’s labour force is expected to expand and urbanise rapidly between 1995 and 2025. It also considers what future contribution small-scale enterprises could make. Peter van Diermen explores the industrial organisation of family businesses, local development in a global context and family businesses in Jakarta in considering the unexpected success of small-scale enterprises and the future contributions they could make.

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Routledge

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0429792050

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The City in Southeast Asia

Patterns, Processes and Policy

By: Peter James Rimmer,Howard W. Dick

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The City in Southeast Asia

Patterns, Processes and Policy

By: Peter James Rimmer,Howard W. Dick

The extended metropolitan regions of Southeast Asia are the dynamic cores of their national economies and societies and the frontiers of accelerating globalization. This title explores ways of moving beyond outmoded paradigms of the Third World City or a Southeast Asian city 'type'.

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NUS Press

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9971694263

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Narrative and Successful Result of a Voyage in the South Seas

By: Peter Dillon

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Narrative and Successful Result of a Voyage in the South Seas

By: Peter Dillon

A two-volume account, published in 1829, of the sensational discovery of two French ships wrecked in the Pacific in 1788.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108083331

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Building One Europe

Selected Articles and Speeches 2002-2004

By: Peter Schieder

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Building One Europe

Selected Articles and Speeches 2002-2004

By: Peter Schieder

This publication contains a selection of articles and speeches by Peter Schieder, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, on a range of issues relating to international justice and human rights, the rule of law, democracy and social inclusion. The common theme of these papers, written during the years 2002 to 2004, is the need for a Europe based on one set of values, embodied in one set of rules, protected by one mechanism, from Moscow to Brussels, from Ankara to Luxembourg, and from Sarajevo to Strasbourg.

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9287154643

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Growing Apart

Oil, Politics, and Economic Change in Indonesia and Nigeria

By: Peter Lewis

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Growing Apart

Oil, Politics, and Economic Change in Indonesia and Nigeria

By: Peter Lewis

Growing Apart is an important and distinguished contribution to the literature on the political economy of development. Indonesia and Nigeria have long presented one of the most natural opportunities for comparative study. Peter Lewis, one of America's best scholars of Nigeria, has produced the definitive treatment of their divergent development paths. In the process, he tells us much theoretically about when, why, and how political institutions shape economic growth." —Larry Diamond, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution "Growing Apart is a careful and sophisticated analysis of the political factors that have shaped the economic fortunes of Indonesia and Nigeria. Both scholars and policymakers will benefit from this book's valuable insights." —Michael L. Ross, Associate Professor of Political Science, Chair of International Development Studies, UCLA "Lewis presents an extraordinarily well-documented comparative case study of two countries with a great deal in common, and yet with remarkably different postcolonial histories. His approach is a welcome departure from currently fashionable attempts to explain development using large, multi-country databases packed with often dubious measures of various aspects of 'governance.'" —Ross H. McLeod, Editor, Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies "This is a highly readable and important book. Peter Lewis provides us with both a compelling institutionalist analysis of economic development performance and a very insightful comparative account of the political economies of two highly complex developing countries, Nigeria and Indonesia. His well-informed account generates interesting findings by focusing on the ability of leaders in both countries to make credible commitments to the private sector and assemble pro-growth coalitions. This kind of cross-regional political economy is often advocated in the profession but actually quite rare because it is so hard to do well. Lewis's book will set the standard for a long time." —Nicolas van de Walle, John S. Knight Professor of International Studies, Cornell University Peter M. Lewis is Associate Professor and Director of the African Studies Program, Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies.

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University of Michigan Press

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0472024744

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The Broad Sector Approach to Investment Lending

Sector Investment Programs

By: Peter Harrold

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The Broad Sector Approach to Investment Lending

Sector Investment Programs

By: Peter Harrold

The persistent inequality between women and men constrains society to lower levels of productivity and economic growth. The evidence for taking corrective action is now more compelling than ever. This report draws on case studies and other evidence to show how public policy can and should support services and infrastructure where the social returns are the highest and the use by women the greatest. It reviews progress made to date on gender issues and explores why inequalities persist. The report also stimulates ideas for creative solutions by pointing out innovative and less-than-obvious strategies that have proved successful. In Morocco, for instance, a study shows that paving the public road to school increases a girl's probability of attending classes by 40 percent. Also available: Toward Gender Equality: The Role of Public Policy on CD-ROM (ISBN 0-8213-3471-9) Stock No. 13471.

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World Bank Publications

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0821334492

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The Impact of the Uruguay Round on Africa

By: Peter Harrold

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The Impact of the Uruguay Round on Africa

By: Peter Harrold

Annotation World Bank Discussion Paper No. 311.Examines the effects of the Uruguay Round on the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. The findings show that the effects will be minimal overall and may be beneficial to countries which make the necessary domestic reforms for participation in the world market.

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World Bank Publications

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0821334859

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Technologies for Rainfed Agriculture in Mediterranean Climates

A Review of World Bank Experiences

By: Peter Oram,C. de Haan

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Technologies for Rainfed Agriculture in Mediterranean Climates

A Review of World Bank Experiences

By: Peter Oram,C. de Haan

This report describes the results of a survey of 1,000 multinational corporations undertaken in 1992 which asked about the importance of environmental issues in investment decisions. The survey shows that most large corporations look systematically at environmental questions when they decide where to invest. Environmental problems appear to have discouraged a number of investments across different industries and the question of liability for past pollution problems at industrial sites was the greatest concern for investors.

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World Bank Publications

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0821334336

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Living in Democracy

EDC/HRE Lesson Plans for Lower Secondary Schools

By: Rolf Gollob,Peter Krapf

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Living in Democracy

EDC/HRE Lesson Plans for Lower Secondary Schools

By: Rolf Gollob,Peter Krapf

This is a manual for teachers in Education for Democratic Citizenship (EDC) and Human Rights Education (HRE), EDC/HRE textbook editors and curriculum developers. Nine teaching units of approximately four lessons each focus on key concepts of EDC/HRE. The lesson plans give step-by-step instructions and include student handouts and background information for teachers. In this way, the manual is suited for trainees or beginners in the teaching profession and teachers who are receiving in-service teacher training in EDC/HRE. The complete manual provides a full school year's curriculum for lower secondary classes, but as each unit is also complete in itself, the manual allows great flexibility in use. The objective of EDC/HRE is the active citizen who is willing and able to participate in the democratic community. Therefore EDC/HRE strongly emphasize action and task-based learning.

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Council of Europe

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9287163324

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9789287163325

Youth Policy in the Slovak Republic

Conclusions of the Council of Europe International Review

By: Peter Lauritzen

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Youth Policy in the Slovak Republic

Conclusions of the Council of Europe International Review

By: Peter Lauritzen

This is the 12th in a series of country reviews carried by an international panel of experts appointed by the Council of Europe with recommendations concerning the development, perspectives and challenges for the future of youth policy in the Slovak Republic. This review process has been established to help contribute to a learning process in relation to the development and implementation of youth policy and to identify key aspects of a harmonised approach to youth policies across Europe.

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928716228X

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Practical Lessons for Africa from East Asia in Industrial and Trade Policies

By: Peter Harrold,Malathi Jayawickrama,Deepak Bhattasali

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Practical Lessons for Africa from East Asia in Industrial and Trade Policies

By: Peter Harrold,Malathi Jayawickrama,Deepak Bhattasali

Living Standards Measurement Survey Working Paper No. 121. Explores the link between poverty and lack of infrastructure using the 1992-93 Viet Nam Living Standards Survey. The household data indicate that, in general, access to infrastructure is almost equally bad for the poor and the non-poor, although there are some regional and urban-rural differences. The paper gives particular attention to the potential benefits from an expansion of irrigation infrastructure.

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World Bank Publications

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0821334840

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9780821334843

Constructing an Indicator of Consumption for the Analysis of Poverty

Principles and Illustrations with Reference to Ecuador

By: Jesko Hentschel,Peter Lanjouw

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Constructing an Indicator of Consumption for the Analysis of Poverty

Principles and Illustrations with Reference to Ecuador

By: Jesko Hentschel,Peter Lanjouw

Living Standards Measurement Study Working Paper No. 123. This paper analyzes the determinants of demand for medical services in urban areas of Bolivia. It also examines the possible trade-offs between cost recovery and the use of health services for different age, sex, ethnic, and income groups. The data, drawn from a multipurpose household survey conducted by the World Bank and Bolivia's statistical office, are used in designing an econometric model to measure the price elasticity of demand for medical care.

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0821335847

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Reforming Education in the Regions of Russia

By: Mary Canning,Peter R. Moock,Timothy E. Heleniak

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Reforming Education in the Regions of Russia

By: Mary Canning,Peter R. Moock,Timothy E. Heleniak

Russia's educational system, with broad access, and high levels of scholarly achievement, has long been a source of strength. The Soviet system, however, was grossly overcentralized, inefficient, and lacking in accountability. In the last decade, attempted rapid decentralization has not been well designed, since there has been no commensurate transfer of resources and levels of responsibility have remained unclear. Unless corrected soon, the harmful impact on educational quality and equity could be very serious. The purposes of this report are to analyze the nature of the current problems and to discuss policy options open to the Russian Government in its efforts to improve educational efficiency, preserving and even improving equitable access, without sacrificing traditions of academic excellence. This report is based on analysis of trends across the 89 Russian regions and case studies. In its conclusions, the report draws on this regional experience to suggest reform options. Among other proposals, efficiency could be increased by giving schools increased financial autonomy, using of per capita financing formulae, and beginning to rationalize the teaching force and improve its quality. A national system of student assessment might help both to raise quality and improve the equity of access to highly selective institutions. Reforms are required to improve the market responsiveness of first-level vocational education, and especially to avoid excessive and premature specialization. Education practitioners and policy makers will find this publication of interest.

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0821346245

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Trade and Cost Competitiveness in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia

By: Peter Havlik

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Trade and Cost Competitiveness in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia

By: Peter Havlik

Although the four countries considered in this study are the most developed transition countries in Europe, their average wages are only a fraction of West European levels. While the labor costs would theoretically give the Central and Eastern European (CEEC) countries an advantage, capital shortages and the lack of skills required for a market economy prevent its use. The report was prepared under the auspices of the World Bank by Peter Havlik, Deputy Director of the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW). This report reviews wage and labor productivity developments and examines the evolution of export competitiveness. It also summarizes the main findings from the ongoing research by WIIW on the impact of foreign direct investment on restructuring and provides some policy recommendations.

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0821347969

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9780821347966

Early Pathologic Diagnosis Of Gynecologic Cancer Including A Clinician's View

By: Maoxin Wu,Liane Deligdisch,Frederique Penault Llorca,Peter W Schlosshauer,Albert Altchek

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Early Pathologic Diagnosis Of Gynecologic Cancer Including A Clinician's View

By: Maoxin Wu,Liane Deligdisch,Frederique Penault Llorca,Peter W Schlosshauer,Albert Altchek

The high morbidity and mortality due to gynecologic cancer calls for much-needed efforts to provide an early diagnosis. Using novel approaches and concepts applied to the precursors of gynecological malignancies and their early carcinogenesis, the clinical-pathologic correlations of the disease are highlighted in this book.Presented in a concise manner, the book stands out from existing publications in its description of histopathological changes of the female genital tract that precede the development of cancer. It also describes the updated clinical and biological correlations of gynecologic cancer, as well as the early and often silent stages of the cancer. In addition, essential data from the literature on recent scientific progress in the field of gynecologic cancer is discussed, including original research work carried out by the authors.

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World Scientific Publishing Company

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9813107278

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9789813107274

Book's by Peter van Diermen

Small Business in Indonesia

Small Business in Indonesia

The City in Southeast Asia

The City in Southeast Asia

Narrative and Successful Result of a Voyage in the South Seas

Narrative and Successful Result of a Voyage in the South Seas

Building One Europe

Building One Europe

Growing Apart

Growing Apart

The Broad Sector Approach to Investment Lending

The Broad Sector Approach to Investment Lending

The Impact of the Uruguay Round on Africa

The Impact of the Uruguay Round on Africa

Technologies for Rainfed Agriculture in Mediterranean Climates

Technologies for Rainfed Agriculture in Mediterranean Climates

Living in Democracy

Living in Democracy

Youth Policy in the Slovak Republic

Youth Policy in the Slovak Republic

Practical Lessons for Africa from East Asia in Industrial and Trade Policies

Practical Lessons for Africa from East Asia in Industrial and Trade Policies

Constructing an Indicator of Consumption for the Analysis of Poverty

Constructing an Indicator of Consumption for the Analysis of Poverty

Reforming Education in the Regions of Russia

Reforming Education in the Regions of Russia

Trade and Cost Competitiveness in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia

Trade and Cost Competitiveness in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia

Early Pathologic Diagnosis Of Gynecologic Cancer Including A Clinician's View

Early Pathologic Diagnosis Of Gynecologic Cancer Including A Clinician's View

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