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This paper examines the Single Window concept and its developments in practice over the last 10 years and provides an analysis of its development over time. An overview of the emerging information technology that would impact its future development is also presented. The paper also examines regional trends in Single Window implementation, based on a survey of tenders documents issued by various countries in the recent years. Finally, it offers an outlook on its future development and provides a number of recommendations.

Accountability is a central feature of democracy. Governments must explain what they are doing, justify why they are doing certain things and not others. Moreover, accountability increases the likelihood of the improvement of public services if citizens have the political scope to hold politicians and administrators accountable, and potentially sanction them. Consequently, developing countries as well as the OECD-donor community have committed themselves to working towards the improvement of...

This study presents an analytical ‘picture’ of the rural water sub-sector in Mozambique, describing the legal framework, mechanisms for coordination, harmonisation, funding, accountability, participation and supervision. The study was commissioned for the Sustainable Services at Scale, or Triple-S, initiative, which aims to contribute to improving the sustainability of global rural water supply. According to the general population census carried out in 2007, Mozambique had a total population...

Indonesia's 1999 decentralization law gave local governments in Indonesia an unprecedented opportunity to adopt prodevelopment policies. In this article, we study whether decentralization has in fact generated improved economic performance in Indonesia. Using a synthetic case control methodology, we argue that Indonesian decentralization has had no discernable effect on the country's national-level economic performance. To explain why not, we use subnational data to probe two political...

Abstract: This study attempts to explore and examining about Indonesia Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) performance through relationship with strategic management theory. We apply strategic management model into our research to explain the relationship of firm performance with firm determinants. Firm strategy, external environment factors and internal resource factors of firm will be used as determinant of firm performance. Samples from Indonesia SME are collected and statistical analysis...

Decentralization has been underway in Indonesia for more than ten years, but recently many have challenged the how effectively decentralization – and even democratization – is being implemented. Deterioration in the quality of public services, the many corruption cases involving local governments, and low economic growth rates in some regions have prompted discourse about whether the country is making a reversal away from decentralization and democratization. We recognize that the move...

Information document about the Health Commodity Security Project. It is divided in the sections below: - Country and Sector Background - Objectives - Rationale for Bank Involvement - Description - Financing - Implementation - Sustainability - Lessons Learned from Past Operations in the Country/Sector - Safeguard Policies (including public consultation) - List of Factual Technical Documents - Contact point - For more information contact

The number of people on antiretroviral treatment in Mozambique has increased by over 1,500 percent since it first became free and publicly available in 2004. The rising count of “lives saved” seems to portray a success story of high-tech treatment being provided in one of the poorest contexts in the world, as people with AIDS experience dramatic recoveries and live longer. The “scale-up” has had significant social effects, however, as it unfolds in a region with a complicated history...

Este documento foi comissionado pelo Departamento de Desenvolvimento Internacional do Reino Unido (DfID) com o objectivo de ajudar a desenvolver, em todo o governo britânico, uma melhor compreensão dos desafios à paz e à segurança em Moçambique. O documento foi concebido principalmente para contribuir para o desenvolvimento da política do governo britânico (e correspondente estratégia de influência) em relação a Moçambique, bem como para aprofundar a consciência dos riscos potenciais...

Ex-post evaluation of ODA projects has been in place since 1975 and since then the coverage of evaluation has expanded. Japan’s ODA charter revised in 2003 shows Japan’s commitment to ODA evaluation, clearly stating under the section “Enhancement of Evaluation” that in order to measure, analyze and objectively evaluate the outcome of ODA, third-party evaluations conducted by experts will be enhanced. This volume shows the results of the ex-post evaluation of Grant Aid projects that were...

The objectives of the Study are to determine the most technically feasible and economically viable, environmentally acceptable and socially optimal option of upgrading the existing Cuamba – Lichinga road to an all-weather road for easier transit. The Study also determines the impact of providing an all-weather road on poverty reduction and environment. And establishment of the “Regional Development Program” intended for Niassa Province is also the objective of the Study. This program aims to...

The objectives of the Study are to determine the most technically feasible and economically viable, environmentally acceptable and socially optimal option of upgrading the existing Cuamba – Lichinga road to an all-weather road for easier transit. The Study also determines the impact of providing an all-weather road on poverty reduction and environment. And establishment of the “Regional Development Program” intended for Niassa Province is also the objective of the Study. This program aims...

The Study Road (N13: Cuamba – Mandimba – Lichinga), as part of the two Mozambican corridors (Nacala N13/N1 and Lichinga-Pemba N14/N1 corridors), provides a strategic link to the Malawi Border at Mandimba with the ports of Nacala and Pemba, in Nampula and Cabo Delgado Provinces respectively. Although the Study Road has much potential for stimulating development and reducing poverty throughout the entire northern area of Mozambique by enabling efficient connection, the section concerned is the...

The objectives of the Study are to determine the most technically feasible and economically viable, environmentally acceptable and socially optimal option of upgrading the existing Cuamba – Lichinga road to an all-weather road for easier transit. The Study also determines the impact of providing an all-weather road on poverty reduction and environment. And establishment of the “Regional Development Program” intended for Niassa Province is also the objective of the Study. This program aims...

In response to the request from the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, the Government of Japan decided to conduct the Preparatory Survey on Road Improvement Plan in Nacala Development Corridor (N13: Cuamba-Mandimba-Lichinga) and entrusted the study to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Objectives of the study: (1) The objectives of the Study are to determine the most technically feasible and economically viable, environmentally acceptable and socially optimal option...

Chapter1 Existing Traffic Flow Patterns This chapter aims to analyze traffic flow patterns on the Study Road based on various information in order to conduct the appropriate traffic demand forecast. Chapter 2 International Goods Transportation Though Nacala Corridor This chapter aims to discuss the current condition of international goods transportation through Nacala Corridor in order to estimate future traffic demand on the Study Road. Chapter 3 Traffic Demand Forecast 3.1...

Chapter 1 Mozambique-Malawi Border Control and Facilities 1.1 Current Condition of Cross-Border Traffic between Mozambique and Malawi 1.2 Border Facilities between Mozambique and Malawi 1.3 Border Control System and Border Facilities Chapter 2 Mandimba Border Control and Facilities 2.1 Characteristics of Mandimba Border Area 2.2 Cross-Border Traffic and Cargo 2.3 Mandimba Border Post and Facilities 2.4 Chiponde Border Post and Facilities Chapter 3 Strategy for Upgrading Border Control...

This paper examines the changing perceptions of Frelimo's nationalist project amongst members of the middle class in Maputo, Mozambique's capital. I argue that nationalism in Mozambique created a system of meaning and new forms of identity that are especially relevant for more privileged urbanites. However, growing urban poverty and inequality has had an effect throughout the social spectrum in Mozambique. The self-same set of nationalist values provides a critique for the failings of the...

Promoting women’s economic empowerment is increasingly seen as one of the most important driving forces behind economic growth and the fight against poverty. Women’s economic participation as entrepreneurs, employees, and leaders is recognized as a measure of a country’s dynamism and viability.This main goal of this volume is to provide fresh thinking on how to solve common issues women entrepreneurs and employees face in the investment climate area. It presents actionable, practical,...

A experiência económica de Moçambique é frequentemente apresentada como um exemplo de sucesso na promoção de rápido crescimento com estabilização e redução da pobreza. Paradoxalmente, a economia nacional mantém anormalmente elevadas taxas de dependência em relação a fluxos externos de capitais, tanto oficiais (ajuda externa) como privados (investimento directo estrangeiro e empréstimos no sistema bancário internacional). Como é que este nível de dependência é consistente com a história de...