Innovation is the key determinant of growth and competitiveness. Increasing a country

Updated to reflect the most recent TOEFL iBT exam, this manual prepares students to succeed on the Test of English as a Foreign Language’s Independent Task, the all-important essay question, and on the Integrated Task, which combines reading, listening, and writing skills. The author presents a simple three-step program to help students write like a native speaker of English. His coaching entails getting ideas, organizing details, and developing the topic into clear, grammatical written English

Updated to reflect the most current TOEFL formats, this book presents more than 1,000 practice questions with explanatory answers designed to prepare students to succeed on both the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) and the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT). A TOEFL practice test with instructions for evaluation is also included. This edition of the manual comes with a set of six audio compact discs that offer practice for the Listening, Speaking, and Integrated Writing Sections. The set of compact discs can also be purchased separately

This book on reforming the legal systems governing collateral is directed to task managers in multilateral institutions, policymakers in developing countries, and staff international donor agencies who would like to learn more about the reform - why it is important, how to implement it and what challenges to expect in the process, what resources are needed, and what impact can be expected

Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases that help you speak fluently, understand "business speak", network in the global workplace, present confidently, and more

A comparative study examines how the regulatory frameworks in sixteen jurisdictions have addressed the various basic issues related to water resources management

This book brings together a variety of analytical perspectives, ranging from econometric analyses of economic growth to historical studies of successful development experiences in countries with abundant natural resources

Real incomes of Mali's rice and vegetable farmers have risen dramatically since 1989, when reform of Mali's irrigation scheme ensured maintenance of the irrigation infrastructure

The book reveals the factors of economic growth in Armenia

This book examines four major areas of institutional reform: political institutions and the state organization; fiscal institutions, such as budget, tax, and decentralization institutions; public institutions in charge of sectoral economic policies (financial, industrial, and infrastructure); and social sector institutions (pensions, social protection, and education). In each area, the authors summarize the reform objectives, describe and measure their scope, assess the main outcomes, and identify the implementation obstacles, especially those of an institutional nature