The relationship between economic growth and poverty reduction, although well established, is heterogeneous. heterogeneity stems not only from socio-economic factors but also the structure of output growth. In Indonesia, secondary sector seems to be less poverty-reducing than other sectors. This study examines impact sectoral on in with particular attention disaggregated sector, analyzes relati...

The present paper endeavors to evaluate the impact of e-government applications in basic infrastructure and public utilities for which a model is developed to show that e-government has its roots in democratic values where the two reinforce each other. The model is then tested in the power sector in India using qualitative analysis. A comparative analysis of two players in the power sector, one...

iran has experienced significant changes in the distribution of employed population of ruralareas in major professional categories in the years 1956 to 2006. accordingly, it is important to studythe changes in occupational structure, factors influencing these changes, and their implications. themethodology of this study is documentary and secondary analysis. moreover, in order to explain whythe...

In this paper we analyze whether the employment/productivity profile of growth as well as its sectoral pattern matter for poverty reduction. We also identify some conditions of the labor market which are associated with employment intensive growth or specific sectoral growth. We find that, in the short run, while the overall employment intensity of growth does not matter for poverty reduction, ...

In this paper we analyze whether the employment/productivity profile of growth as well as its sectoral pattern matter for poverty reduction. We also identify some conditions of the labor market which are associated with employment intensive growth or specific sectoral growth. We find that, in the short run, while the overall employment intensity of growth does not matter for poverty reduction, ...

Health sector reform is defined as sustained, purposeful change to improve the efficiency, equity and effectiveness of the health sector. Any change is not reform. Changes that affect at least two of the elements namely; health financing, expenditure, organization regulation and consumer behavior justify to be called as health sector reforms. Suggested reforms before introduction must undergo a...

OBJECTIVE Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine has been available in India's private sector market since 1997. It was not until 14 December 2011 that the Government of India initiated the phased public sector introduction of a Hib (and DPT, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus)-containing pentavalent vaccine. Our objective was to investigate the state-specific coverage and behaviour of Hib vac...

rapid economic growth and competition ability are the most important themes of the fourth development plan, without promotion and development of human capital and increasing labor productivity is not achieved and in this regard, education an important role is playing. this paper investigated the value added comparative advantages state and private education in khorasan region (including three k...