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An account of the movement for sustainable development in Ecuador through four eras: movement origins, neoliberal boom, neoliberal bust, and citizens' revolution. Ecuador is biologically diverse, petroleum rich, and economically poor. Its extraordinary biodiversity has attracted attention and funding from such transnational environmental organizations as Conservation International, the World Wildlife Fund, and the United States Agency for International Development. In Ecuador itself there are more than 200 environmental groups dedicated to sustainable development, and the country's 2008 constitution grants constitutional rights to nature. The current leftist government is committed both to l...
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
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Ecuadorian society has overcome adversity with great determination over the past few years. Periodic economic crises, external shocks, and even natural disasters tested the country's ability to cope with difficulties. Despite these challenges, the country has maintained a forward looking perspective and has achieved some important goals. Economic stability in the last few years has ushered in a period of sustained economic growth. During this period several development indicators have improved, and several sectors of the economy have demonstrated the dynamism and entrepreneurship that is present in the Ecuadorian culture. Revisiting Ecuador's Economic and Social Agenda in an Evolving Landscape aims to provoke a lively discussion between the World Bank, the new Correa administration, and the entire country, in addressing the unresolved issues that require a thoughtful approach.
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Includes entries for maps and atlases.
Gestión Pública para todos ofrece explicaciones claras y sucintas para el entendimiento del público con la pretensión de dar una comprensión óptima para todos, sin importar la orilla en que el lector se encuentre, ya sea como estudiante, profesional, servidor público, autoridad (deciden sobre los asuntos de la cosa pública y no siempre están bien asesorados) y, sobre todo, los ciudadanos "comunes" en actividad privada, que somos la mayoría y hacemos un mejor o peor sitio para vivir, y no siempre tomamos conciencia de lo que se debe exigir y lo que no, a los poderes del Estado de un país.