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cordially invite you to a launch of a series of books
New Frontiers of Social Policy
Inclusive States, Equity and Assets
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| Wednesday | Weak governance, market imperfections and|
| June 4, 2008 | historically rooted structural|
| 12:00 - 2:00 pm | inequalities have undermined the|
| World Bank J | effectiveness of social policy in many|
| Building | developing countries and need a renewed|
| Auditorium JB1-080| commitment toward social dimensions of|
| 701 18th Street, | sustainable development. |
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| Washington, DC | These three books by a multi-disciplinary|
| | group of development researchers focus on|
| Refreshments will | different but interrelated conceptual and|
| be served | policy themes highly relevant to debates|
| | on development, equity and poverty|
| For more | reduction. Each fills gaps in knowledge|
| information and to| and practice ten years after the|
| buy the books | Copenhagen World Summit on Social|
| please visit click| Development. The themes include the|
| here. | relationship between equity and|
| | development, the role of institutions in|
| | blocking or promoting transitions to more|
| | inclusive states and more equitable forms|
| | of development, and the diverse strategies|
| | adopted by people through migration, slum|
| | upgrading, natural resources management,|
| | and informal businesses to accumulate|
| | assets and manage risks. |
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CHAIR
Kathy Sierra
Vice President and Head of Network, Sustainable Development Network,
World Bank
MODERATOR
Caroline Kende-Robb
Sector Manager, Social Development Department, World Bank
BOOK INTRODUCTIONS BY THE EDITORS:
Anis Dani
Adviser, Social Policy SDV and Operations Adviser, QAG, World Bank
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
Arjan de Haan
Policy Analyst, Department for International Development (DFID),
Beijing Office
Caroline Moser
Director Global Urban Research Centre, School of Environment and
Development, The University of Manchester
DISCUSSANTS
Francisco Ferreira
Lead Economist, Development Research Group (DECRG), World Bank
Former Director of World Development Report 2006: Equity and
Development
Carol Graham
Senior Fellow and Charles Robinson Chair, Foreign Policy/Global
Economy and Development, The Brookings Institution
Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland
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