A qualitative study of stakeholders' perceptions towards the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme in Zambia: equity and financial sustainability in question. [PDF]
Kazibwe J +7 more
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ABSTRACT This study compares policy responses to persistent low fertility in Korea and Hungary, two countries facing similar demographic pressures but embedded in distinct institutional settings. It asks whether the diffusion of pronatalist policies has produced convergence in the design, implementation, and effects of fertility policy in these cases ...
Kilkon Ko, M. Jin Lee, Tamás Pesuth
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Quantifying multilateral contributions to surgical system development in low- and middle-income countries: an analysis of trends and opportunities. [PDF]
Bulfeta NG +4 more
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Abstract In Central Africa, human activities are severely impacting terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, threatening the food security of millions of people. Accordingly, sustainable use of wildlife is crucial for the nutrition and livelihoods of many rural communities in the region.
Zolo Admettons +9 more
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Analysis of Financial Crowding Out in the Iraqi Economy for the Period 2004 - 2022. [PDF]
Jabbar A, Dikheel B.
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ABSTRACT Corporate sustainability in the Global South unfolds under heterogeneous institutional conditions, where firms face simultaneous pressures from global ESG standards and local governance constraints. This study examines the relationship between ESG‐aligned environmental practices and corporate financial performance, considering the moderating ...
Paulo Sérgio Reinert +3 more
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Burden or benefit? Unveiling the impact of out-of-pocket health expenditures in Somalia's healthcare system. [PDF]
Mohamud KM, Warei SY, Abubakr AHA.
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Does Carbon Intensity Affect the Cost of Equity? An Empirical Study From Mexico
ABSTRACT Climate change poses significant risks for companies, particularly in emerging countries like Mexico, where sustainability perceptions are evolving. This study analyzes how carbon emissions affect the cost of equity capital (CoE) for Mexican firms.
Guillermo Pérez‐Elizundia +2 more
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Socioeconomic Realities and Implications for Health and HIV Responses. [PDF]
Cortes CP, Pérez Casas C, Cahn P.
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Carbon VIX, Climate Risk and Financial Stability New Evidence From Developing Countries
ABSTRACT This study investigates the effects of the carbon VIX and climate risk on financial stability through the banking Z‐score in developing economies. Using the Dynamic Panel Threshold Model of 106 developing countries from 2012 to 2022, the results reveal that both carbon VIX and climate risk exert a significant negative influence on banking ...
Alanoud Al‐Maadid +3 more
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