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Russia: Bank Assistance for Social Protection (Marina Kolosnitsyna and Irena Topinska) (Russian)

Despite some deficiencies, World Bank ESW studies proved useful in formulating objectives of social policy reforms in Russia. But what is as important is the cooperation of the World Bank with local policy makers,…
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Russia: Bank Assistance for Social Protection (Lawrence Thompson) (Russian)

Lessons to be learned from the Bank's experience in Russia in the 1990s include the need to: (a) pay more attention to the political and institutional aspects of the reform process; (b) have reasonable expectations…
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Brazil - Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Decentralization Projects

The similarities of both the Sao Paulo (SPMTD), and the Rio de Janeiro (RJMTD) Metropolitan Decentralization Projects grants a joint audit assessment, rating the outcome of the SPMTD…
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Mejoramiento de la gestión de los programas de donaciones

Durante 30 años, las donaciones como instrumento operacional del Banco Mundial han sido objeto de controversia. En la práctica, han demostrado su utilidad en aquellas circunstancias en que no es posible atender a una…
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Grant Programs: Improving Their Governance

For 30 years, grants have been controversial as a World Bank operational instrument. In practice, they have proven useful in circumstances where an important development need could not be met through lending or support…
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Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society Engagement in World Bank Supported Projects: Lessons from OED Evaluations

In recent years the World Bank has greatly expanded its relationships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). The World Bank defines NGOs as private organizations that pursue…
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The World Bank's Approach to Global Programs: An Independent Evaluation Phase 1

Management of global programs requires: (1) emulating the standards used for country operations; (2) instituting effective internal programming, quality assurance, and oversight processes; (3) diversifying the array of…
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The World Bank's Approach to Global Programs: An Independent Evaluation Phase 1 (Annexes)

Management of global programs requires: (1) emulating the standards used for country operations; (2) instituting effective internal programming, quality assurance, and oversight processes; (3) diversifying the array of…
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Respaldo a la reforma del sector de salud en Europa oriental

Al iniciar la difícil transición hacia una economía de mercado, los países de Europa oriental llegaron a la conclusión de que necesitaban reformar radicalmente el sector de salud. El alcance, el ritmo y los…
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Soutenir la réforme du secteur de la santé en Europe orientale

Lorsqu'ils ont entrepris le difficile passage à une économie de marché, les pays d'Europe orientale se sont rendu compte qu'il leur fallait engager une réforme radicale de leur système de santé. L'…
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