THE WORLD DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2007: DEVELOPMENT AND THE NEXT GENERATION. By the World Bank, 2006. There has never been a better time to invest in young people in developing countries. Those who are 12-24 years of age number 1.3 billion and make up the largest youth cohort in history. Today’s young people are the next generation of workers, entrepreneurs, parents, active citizens and leaders who have relatively fewer dependents because of lower birth rates. Countries need to seize this window of opportunity to invest in the future before the aging process closes it. World Development Report 2007: Development and the Next Generation discusses priorities for government action across five youth transitions that shape young people’s human capital: learning, working, staying healthy, forming families, and exercising citizenship. To access this resource visit http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTDEC/EXTRESEARCH/EXTWDRS/EXTWDR2007/0,,menuPK:1489865~pagePK:64167702~piPK:64167676~theSitePK:1489834,00.html.
DOHA DEVELOPMENT AGENDA AND AID FOR TRADE. By the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, 2006. This paper summarises recent developments in the Doha Round negotiations and aid for trade. It reviews existing mechanisms for cross-country and regional aid for trade needs. It proposes possible options to overcome the coordination and capacity problems affecting regional cooperation. To access this publication visit http://www.imf.org/external/np/pp/eng/2006/080906.pdf.
AGRICULTURAL TRADE LIBERALIZATION AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS, NIGER. By 3D –> Trade –> Human Rights –> Equitable Economy, 2006. This report describes how women suffer disproportionately from liberalization of agriculture trade. It has been submitted to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, which will assess the enjoyment of women´s rights in Niger in 2007. To access this resource visit http://www.3dthree.org/pdf_3D/3DCEDAWNigerAg.pdf.