The Human Capital Index 2020 Update
Human Capital in the Time of COVID-19
$101.99
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2021
Summary
Human capital–the knowledge, skills, and health that people accumulate over their lives–is a central driver of sustainable growth, poverty reduction, and successful societies. More human capital is associated with higher earnings for people, higher income for countries, and stronger cohesion in societies. Much of the hard-won human capital gains in many economies over the past decade is at risk of being eroded by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Urgent action is needed to protect these ad…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781464815522 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1464815526 |
| Author: | World Bank Group |
| Publisher: | World Bank Publications |
| Imprint: | World Bank Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2021 |
| Weight: | 333g |
| Dimensions: | 267mm x 203mm |
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World Bank Group
The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization’s activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.
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