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Jordan, Poverty Alleviation
Despite the many antipoverty programs of the 1990s, poverty has persisted among hundreds of thousands of Jordanians. A program launched in May 2002 by His Majesty King Abdullah II, however, has improved service delivery to the poor in Jordan. Funded … Read More
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Accelerating Pro-Poor Growth for PSD
Nathan London assisted OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) in preparing two influential guides on policies and processes necessary for pro-poor growth: Promoting Pro-Poor Growth and Accelerating Pro-Poor Growth Through Private Sector Development. Used by the staff of donor agencies and … Read More
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Evaluation of Microfinance Assistance in sub-Saharan Africa
Many microfinance institutions need training in order to survive, and even mature institutions need help in developing products and extending operations. Through an investment facility established by the Cotonou Agreement, the European Investment Bank (EIB) provides technical assistance to strengthen … Read More
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Development of a Public Private Partnerships Topic Guide
DFID commissioned various topic guides in the area of private sector development and economics, including the PPP Topic Guide, which Nathan Associates was retained to write. This topic guide seeks to provide a basic introduction for non-specialists looking for a … Read More
Mexico, Tren Rápido Interurbano de Guanajuato (TRIG) Ridership Study
Estimating Demand for Interurban Rapid Transit in Mexico In May 1995, the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, awarded a Mexican corporation a concession to build, operate, maintain, and administer a rapid transit system-Tren Rapido Interurbano de Guanajuato (TRIG)-in the El Bajo … Read More
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Strategic Assessment of the São Sebastião Container/ Vehicle Concession Opportunity (Brazil)
The primary objective of this study was to assess the impact of the proposed development plan of São Sebastião, a major container terminal in Santos. A secondary objective was to assess the impact of the proposed terminal on truck traffic … Read More
Blueberries Price-fixing Class Action
Nate Pease, et al. v. Jasper Wyman & Son, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 00-015, Knox County, State of Maine In November 2003, a Maine state court jury found three blueberry processing companies liable for participating in a four-year … Read More
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Surveying Tobacco Growers for Price Data to Calculate Damages
Deloach, et al. v. Philip Morris Companies Inc., et al., No. 00-CV-1235 (U.S.D.C., M.D. NC) Cigarette manufacturers and leaf buyers allegedly conspired to fix prices at tobacco auctions from 1996-2000. Under a former federal tobacco program, quotas were granted on … Read More
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Sri Lanka Competitiveness
To generate wealth while raising the nation’s standard of living, Sri Lanka’s industries are striving to become competitive in global markets. To encourage the pursuit of competitiveness, industry clusters those best able to understand the needs of industry and the … Read More
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Design of the Financial Deepening Challenge Fund
Designing a new instrument for donors to engage with the private sector Despite recognition of the key role of the private sector, and particularly the financial sector, in generating economic growth and reducing poverty around the world, traditional approaches to … Read More
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