This paper compares the economic performance in four product markets in Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Viet Nam and Zambia, and finds that the very different policy frameworks in place have a significant impact on competition, market outcomes and economic performance.
This study uses cross-country comparisons to explore the impact of competition and competition policy on performance in particular markets.
This paper summarises the findings from Ghana, as part of a wider study of competition policy frameworks across different product markets in five countries.
This Background Note synthesises learning on child-sensitive social protection in West and Central Africa, drawing on country case studies in Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Republic of Congo (Congo) and Senegal.
This paper explores the link between donor aid and recipient budgets, and the role that greater transparency and clearer information about aid can play in improving budget transparency, the quality of budgetary decisions and accountability systems in developing countries.
The purpose of the present review is to assess to what extent the sector budget support programme is successfully contributing to Government of Ghana implementation of its sector strategies in forestry and wildlife, mining and environment by improving the quality of sectoral systems, policy processes and policy implementation.
Why do children figure so little in poverty planning? This Background Note sets out a conceptual framework for those involved in Poverty Reduction Strategy processes who wish to boost the visibility of child rights.
A summary of initial findings from an ongoing review of progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which will include a set of league tables. The key message is that progress is possible, with a number of countries making real achievements.
Gender-sensitive social protection can contribute to progress on the Millennium Development Goals, but only if gender equality is seen as critical to programme effectiveness.
The study evaluates the comparative advantages of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and (public-public partnerships) PuPs in urban water services.
