World Bank´s universal health coverage study series

The World Bank conducted a series of studies of universal health coverage from 22 countries and Massachusetts. These countries have implemented programs to expand coverage from the bottom up—programs that have started with the poor and vulnerable. The series provides knowledge and operational tools to help countries tackle challenges in ways that are fiscally sustainable and that enhance equity and efficiency. Click here for the entire study series. 

Three new research documents of the CISS

We have unloaded three new research documents, in this link, regarding Mexico and Social Protection. The documents were developed as part of the CISS/IDRC/World Bank project on Jobs by CISS researchers.

Labor markets continue to recover in developing countries: World Bank

Report "Trends in employment" by the World Bank notes that despite sluggish growth, labor markets in developing countries continue their gradual recovery. Eastern Europe and Central Asia observe overall improvements in GDP, unemployment and employment figures, while in Latin America and the Caribbean, small average gains in growth and unemployment were balanced by stagnant employment growth.

World Development Indicators: World Bank

On April 17, the World Bank updated their main database: World Development Indicators. This collection presents the most current and accurate global development data available, and includes national, regional and global estimates.