Jun 2020
A randomized controlled trial with 945 entrepreneurs in Jamaica shows positive short-term impacts of soft-skills training on business outcomes. The effects are concentrated among men and disappear 12…
Dec 2016
The performance of the private sector is crucial for a country's economic growth. Thus, this report revisits the theme of low Caribbean growth, viewed through a macroeconomic lens in the…
Oct 2016
This report consolidates the key findings from a series of in-depth country-level studies on social entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in Japan, presenting the case study of Daichi wo Mamoru…
Oct 2016
This report consolidates the key findings from a series of in-depth country-level studies on social entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in Japan, presenting the case study of Care Center…
Oct 2016
This report consolidates the key findings from a series of in-depth country-level studies on social entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in Japan, presenting the case study of the…
Oct 2016
This paper offers the final reflections for "The Study of Social Entrepreneurship and SocialInnovation Ecosystems" in Asian countries including China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore,…
Jan 2014
Jamaican firms are constantly plagued by a number of issues that restrict their ability to grow. The World Bank's Enterprise Survey examined the key indicators to give insight on the business…
Jan 2010
Entrepreneurship contributes to a vibrant private sector and can stimulate broader economic growth. Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have experienced an important growth of…
Nov 2009
To enhance private sector development and increase the impact of Private Sector Development (PSD) Strategy Projects, there is a need for a comprehensive program that will link business climate…
Apr 2007
This presentation gives an overview of business development, competiveness and innovation in Jamaica. Fical and financial incentives, other types of incentives and support systems are discussed as…
Dec 2006
Este informe tiene como principal propósito indagar la actividad de los gobiernos locales en apoyo a la competitividad en los países de América Latina y el Caribe e identificar las posibles…
Oct 2006
This paper (RE-319) presents the evaluation of the Action Plan in support of private sector development in C&D Countries performed by the Office of Evaluation and Oversight. In this context,…
Oct 2006
El presente documento (RE-319) resume la evaluación de la Oficina de Evaluación y Supervisión del Plan de Acción para apoyar el desarrollo del sector privado en los países de los grupos C y D.…
Dec 2004
The present work summarizes a set of reports which have had the aim of diagnosing the civil service systems of seventeen countries: Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica,…
Dec 2004
Esta presentación fue comisionada por la Red de Gestión Pública y Transparencia del Diálogo Regional de Política para la 4a Reunión Hemisférica celebrada los días 11 y 12 de diciembre de 2003. El…
Jan 2004
This publication analyzes the profile of entrepreneurs and how they create high-growth businesses in 13 countries in Latin America, East Asia and southern Europe. It also offers case studies of…
Jan 2004
Esta publicación analiza el perfil de los emprendedores y la forma en que ellos crean negocios de alto crecimiento en trece países de América Latina, el este de Asia y el sur de Europa. Asimismo,…
Apr 2002
En este informe se presentan los resultados de la investigación comparada entre América Latina y el Este de Asia sobre la "empresarialidad", entendida ésta como la capacidad para crear y…
Mar 2002
This report presents the results of a comparative study of entrepreneurship in Latin America and East Asia. It focuses on the process of creation of new companies. That process is analyzed at three…
Jun 1996
Este presente documento busca resaltar dos aspectos significativos en la reestructuración de la pequeña y mediana empresa (PyME) de cuatro países desarrollados (Canadá, España, Italia y Japón). El…