World development indicators 2008 (Record no. 216256)

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International Standard Book Number 9780821373866
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Classification number 330.9 WOR 2008
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Personal name World Bank
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Title World development indicators 2008
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Place of publication, distribution, etc. Washington
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Name of publisher, distributor, etc. World Bank
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Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2008
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Extent 418 p.
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Summary, etc. Release of the final report of the International Comparison Program (ICP) and publication of new estimates of purchas ing power parities (PPPs) in World Development Indicators 2008 are an important statistical milestone. The estimates offer a consistent and comprehensive set of data on the cost of living in developed and developing countries, the first since 1997, when the results of the previous ICP data collection were published in World Development Indicators. The 2005 data cover 146 countries and territories, 29 more than the last round in 1993-and many for the first time.<br/><br/>Collecting data on thousands of products sold through a multitude of outlets, the 2005 ICP is the largest international statistical program ever undertaken. New methods were used to describe the products being priced, record the data. and analyze the results. Countries in Africa took the opportunity to review their national accounts and adopt new stan dards and methods. In all regions regional coordinators worked closely with national statistical offices to collect and validate the data. The result is a genuine global effort, with an extensive capacity building component.<br/><br/>More work will follow from the ICP. First is the revision of the international ($1 a day) poverty line and estimation o the corresponding poverty rates, certain to change our view of the absolute level of poverty in the world, PPPS have many applications in economic analysis. They are used to determine the relative size of countries and their obligations to international institutions. The publication of new estimates will inspire a new wave of academic studies. And as all of this work goes on, planning for the next round of the ICP will be getting under way.<br/><br/>There is much of interest in this year's World Development Indicators besides the ICP results. The Millennium Develop ment Goal targets have been expanded to include new ones for reproductive health, protection of biodiversity, access to treatment for HIV/AIDS, and full and productive employment and decent work for all. Measuring the associated Indicators consistently and reporting on progress pose new challenges for statisticians. The World Development Indi cators database includes as many of these indicators as possible. The introduction to the People section looks at the importance of reproductive health for the well-being of women and children. The Environment section considers today's great environmental challenge: climate change.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element World development indicators - 2008
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