Essays about: "world bank imf"

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1. 6. Neoclassical Economics and Development: A critical review of the convergence hypothesis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

   Author : Heidar Nouri; [2013]
   Keywords : convergence; Washington consensus; development; postmodern critic; neoclassical economics; neo-liberalism; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This paper aims to critically review scientific purports by neoclassical economics, in particular when it comes to international development politics. Strive for global unified economies conceptualized through the convergence theorem and its extensional implementation through Washington consensus is the main goal of liberal ideology. READ MORE

3. 7. Sustainable Small Scale Agriculture Transformation Process in Ribáuè District, Nampula Province, Mozambique

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

   Author : Jamac Aman Musoke Emily; [2013]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Over 80 percent of the population in Africa are smallholder peasant farmers, still predominantly engaged in subsistence farming, distinctive with low yields. The Low African agriculture productivity, according to the World Bank Report (2008) is mainly attributed to African governments as obstruction to development owing to inappropriate government policy interventions, poor governance coupled with the state’s withdrawing from investments in market infrastructure, and support services. READ MORE

4. 8. Violence against Women and Economic Globalization: Case Study of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

   University essay from Statsvetenskap; Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Verdinand Robertua; [2012]
   Keywords : International Political Economy; Sexual Harassment; Mexico;

   Abstract : This thesis will look at the international political economy of violence against women. The drastic increase of the case women murder (femicide) in Mexico since 1993 has attracted worldwide attention. It will focus on the influence of international economic institutions (e.g. READ MORE

5. 9. The role of NGOs and Local Government in the socio-economic development of Lambussie Karni district, Ghana

   University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

   Author : Sarfo Offei; [2011]
   Keywords : NGOs; Local Government; Participation; Priorities; Programs or Projects; Interventions.;

   Abstract : Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) scramble for Africa which begun in 1980 and 90’s as a result of the introduction of Structural Adjusted Policies (SAP) by the neo-liberalist which are; International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank was purposely meant for free market economy, less government intervention in the economy in order to raise competition, induce rapid growth and economic development. The introduction of SAP resulted to a vacuum in the provision of welfare in Ghana especially in the remote areas. READ MORE

6. 10. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) & World BankStructural Adjustment Programs : Review study of adjustment-aid theory

   University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

   Author : Jori Lahdenperä; Shehzad Humayoun; [2010]
   Keywords : IMF. WOrld Bank. Structural adjustment programs; Development economics; SAP; Structural adjustment; Poverty; Corruption;

   Abstract : Monetary funding to developing countries is today accompanied by so called “Structural Adjustment Programs” (SAPs) imposed by the IMF and the World Bank, consisting of economical policy reforms that the countries have to undergo in order to be eligible for loans. The impact of these adjustment loans is widely criticized due to the negative effects observed. READ MORE