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Globalization, Growth and Poverty (GGP) is an IDRC program aimed at enabling developing countries to identify combinations of domestic policies and international integration strategies to promote inclusive growth. GGP supports the generation of evidence-based knowledge and its use in policy making, as well as the development of related individual and institutional capacities. To learn more about the GGP program, its research themes, projects, program and project publications, as well as funding opportunities, please click on the links in the “topic explorer” menu to the left. _________________________________________ News: New GGP One-pagerEach One-pager presents key findings from a GGP-supported project. NEW! GGP One Pager No. 8 Do minimum wages reduce poverty? Evidence from Central America Read GGP One-Pagers (main page)
African economists inspire growth, reduce poverty 2010-04 Founded in 1988 with support from IDRC and other international donor agencies, the African Economic Research Consortium has trained over 1,800 African students at the Master’s level and 300 PhDs. This critical mass of experts has helped to steer economies toward sustainable growth in sub-Saharan Africa. Brain trust puts Peru back on its feet 2010-04 Recommendations made by CIES, the Economic and Social Research Consortium, have led to a healthy energy sector; modern customs, export, and labour laws; stronger consumer protection in banking; and higher unemployment insurance payments during the economic downturn. A clear path for small business growth 2010-04 Tax cuts and a streamlined registration process are just some of the measures that reflect a new attitude toward small and medium enterprises in Egypt. Support from IDRC and the Canadian International Development Agency, from 2000 to 2008, helped the Egyptian Ministry of Finance to pave the way for these improvements. Healthy Competition Boosts Remittances in Uzbekistan 2010-02 Families of migrant workers in Uzbekistan now have an estimated $50 million more each year in their pockets. Information Improves Lives in the Philippines 2010-02 The goal: reduce poverty. The means: provide the most needed services to the neediest families. |
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