Social Contract for Stability, Equity, and Prosperity in Africa: Bargaining, Contention, and Social Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa (Africa Development Forum) - Softcover

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9781464816628: Social Contract for Stability, Equity, and Prosperity in Africa: Bargaining, Contention, and Social Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa (Africa Development Forum)

Synopsis

This report lays the foundations for the World Bank to fully integrate a social contract lens in its development policy toolkit in SSA. This report's contribution consists mostly of a conceptual and empirical framework, mapping knowledge gaps, and presenting examples for the application of a social contract lens in the region.

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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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