Real exchange rate misalignment and economic growth in East African least developed countries [PDF]
The behavior of real exchange rate remained an important policy concern for small open economies as its poor management adversely affects their economy with substantial welfare losses. This study examined the main drivers of real effective exchange rate (
Getaneh Mihret Ayele
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Production Challenges in Least Developed Countries
Local production sites in least developed countries offer sustainability for both multinational corporations and local society. However, corporations often hesitate because of uncertain environmental influences on production sites in these countries.
Matthias Brönner +2 more
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Least developed countries - comparison [PDF]
The inter-related causes of food insecurity in these countries are mainly the long lasting civil wars, a limited access to land, environmental degradation, climatic shocks and the rapid population growth resulting from the high birth rates and the return
Vladimír JENÍČEK, Šárka GRÓFOVÁ
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A Meta-Analysis of Induced Abortion, Alcohol Consumption, and Smoking Triggering Breast Cancer Risk among Women from Developed and Least Developed Countries [PDF]
Background. The most prominent form of cancer in women is breast cancer, and modifiable lifestyle risk factors, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and induced abortion, can all contribute significantly to this disease. Objectives.
Md. Akhtarul Islam +3 more
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Least developed countries - characteristics [PDF]
Despite some progresses in the political situation, the effects of the economic crisis and widespread food insecurity are expected to persist. Humanitarian assistance is now needed to support the needs of the most vulnerable.
Vladimír JENÍČEK, Šárka GRÓFOVÁ
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Optimizing hybrid energy systems for remote communities in Asia’s least developed countries [PDF]
In least-developed countries (LDCs), electricity shortages are the primary barrier to economic and social growth. Some remote areas in LDC rely on diesel-based systems.
Mengly Prum +5 more
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Climate change and marine fisheries: Least developed countries top global index of vulnerability. [PDF]
Future impacts of climate change on marine fisheries have the potential to negatively influence a wide range of socio-economic factors, including food security, livelihoods and public health, and even to reshape development trajectories and spark ...
Robert Blasiak +5 more
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Overcoming barriers and harnessing facilitators: Respectful maternity care in least-developed countries - a systematic review [PDF]
Background Disrespectful care violates women’s rights, delays care-seeking and contributes to preventable adverse birth outcomes. Although Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) is a key strategy for improving maternal and neonatal health, evidence on factors ...
Ephrem Yohannes +5 more
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Conflict in least-developed countries: challenging the Millennium Development Goals [PDF]
Peter S Hill +2 more
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Social capital and health in the least developed countries: A critical review of the literature and implications for a future research agenda [PDF]
William T Story
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