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Nov
25
2014
12:00—1:30 PM
November 13, 2014
Human capital and its relation to poverty are central areas of study in development economics. The Mexican conditional cash transfer (CCT) program Progresa/Oportunidades is a particularly innovative human capital development program that was rigorously evaluated using a randomized design. In a time ...
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October 16, 2014
As Latin American countries seek to expand the coverage and benefits provided by their health systems under a global drive for universal health coverage (UHC), decisions taken today – whether by government or individuals – will have an impact tomorrow on public spending requirements.&nbs...
Jun
2
2014
3:30—5:00 PM
May 21, 2014
Health benefit plans (HBPs) can help ensure the best health services reach the greatest number of people possible. In times of unprecedented financial challenge and amidst a global push for universal health care, explicit HBPs are an essential tool for countries to create an equitable, sustainabl...