Papers by Rolph Van Der Hoeven
Berlin Workshop, 2006
The World Bank and InWEnt (Capacity Building International, Germany) hold a Development Policy Fo... more The World Bank and InWEnt (Capacity Building International, Germany) hold a Development Policy Forum each September in Berlin. This meeting, known as the "Berlin Workshop," provides a forum for the European research community to contribute its perspectives to early discussions in preparation of the World Bank's annual World Development Report. The Workshop offers new ideas and distinctive perspectives from outside the World Bank. Participants in the Workshop come from a range of academic, governmental, think-tank, and policymaking institutions in Europe, the United States, and the Russian Federation, as well as from the World Bank and the German development institutions. Conference papers are written by the participants and are reviewed by the editors. Participants' affiliations identified in this volume are as of the time of the conference, September 6-8, 2004. The planning and organization for the Workshop involved a joint effort. We extend our special thanks for the support of François Bourguignon, senior vice president for development economics and chief economist of the World Bank, and Michael Walton and Francisco Ferreira, codirectors of the World Bank's World Development Report 2006. We wish to thank Aehyung Kim, Klaus Kruger, and Joachim Müller for their advice and suggestions. We would also like to thank conference coordinators Theresa Bampoe, Marianne Donda, Irene Federwisch, and Judith Klemmer whose excellent organizational skills kept the Workshop on track. Finally, we thank the editorial staff, especially Stuart Tucker and Mark Ingebretsen from the Office of the Publisher, Kim Kelley, and Grit Schmalisch, for all of their work on this volume. V I I The articles in this volume were presented at the seventh annual Berlin Workshop, held in Berlin on September 6-9, 2004. The workshop was sponsored by InWEnt (Capacity Building International), Germany, and the World Bank. The workshop provides a forum for the European research community to contribute its perspectives to early discussions in preparation of the World Bank's annual World Development Report (WDR). The Workshop offers new ideas and perspectives from outside the World Bank giving fresh and enriching impulses to the development of the WDR. Participants of the 2004 workshop came from a range of academic, governmental, think-tank, and policymaking institutions in Europe, the United States, and the Russian Federation, as well as from the World Bank and the German development institutions. Michael Hofmann in his opening address emphasizes the importance of equity for poverty alleviation and sustainable development in developing countries. He also notes that equity is vital for European societies, especially those in the process of transition or enlargement. He argues for strengthening research on equity issues to explore different cultural endowments and their implications for addressing inequality by quoting David S. Landes in The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: "If we learn anything from the history of economic development, it is that culture makes all the difference." Hofmann supports country-specific policies and welcomes the recent, more pluralistic approach of the World Bank. At the same time, he reiterates that development and equity warrant more than technocratic fine-tuning. Structural change with equity implies political interest and the political will to serve people in need. In their opening address Francisco H.G. Ferreira and Michael Walton introduce the topic of World Development Report 2006 (WDR): the interrelationship between equity and development and the respective development strategy as well as
Internationale spectator: tijdschrift voor internationale politiek, 1982
Palgrave Macmillan UK eBooks, 1996
In this chapter, we shall focus on social development in Latin America during the period 1980–90,... more In this chapter, we shall focus on social development in Latin America during the period 1980–90, in which most Latin American countries applied adjustment policies. In assessing social development, we shall use so-called social outcome indicators such as poverty, health status, education levels and employment status; process indicators which are the outcome of economic and social policy measures, such as the personal and functional income distribution, the intersectoral distribution of production and employment; and input indicators, which are, in most cases, more closely related to policy variables such as expenditure on social services, and human capital formation.
Working Paper Series, Sep 1, 2018
provides economic analysis and policy advice with the aim of promoting sustainable and equitable ... more provides economic analysis and policy advice with the aim of promoting sustainable and equitable development. The Institute began operations in 1985 in Helsinki, Finland, as the first research and training centre of the United Nations University. Today it is a unique blend of think tank, research institute, and UN agency-providing a range of services from policy advice to governments as well as freely available original research. The Institute is funded through income from an endowment fund with additional contributions to its work programme from Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom as well as earmarked contributions for specific projects from a variety of donors.
Springer eBooks, 2019
This chapter deals with income inequality in developing countries. It gives a historical overview... more This chapter deals with income inequality in developing countries. It gives a historical overview on how income inequality has been addressed in developing countries and discusses contemporary issues of income inequality, especially in the context of growing globalization. Globalization and especially financialization and to a certain extent skills based technical change, have been important exogenous drivers of inequality. These drivers have in various cases strengthened existing patterns of inequality through a stubbornly high wealth inequality and through intergenerational transfers of inequality due to skewed access to higher-level education. The adverse effect of financial and trade globalization, on income inequality during the past three decades have been exacerbated by national policies that had a negative impact on income distribution. Monetary policies that emphasized price stability over growth, labour market policies that weakened bargaining position of labour vis-a-vis employers, and fiscal policies that prioritized fiscal consolidation at the expense of benefits and progressive taxation, all contributed to increasing income inequality. However, national policies, including a strengthening of institutions to deal with inequality can play an important role on reducing income inequality. Several countries have managed to use fiscal policies to mitigate a high primary income inequality down to lower levels of secondary and tertiary inequality. Additionally, the right mix of macroeconomic, fiscal, labour market and social policies (policy coherence) can reverse the rising trend in income inequality.
The Lancet, Feb 1, 2009
The eff ects of trade and trade liberalisation on the social determinants of health are not well ... more The eff ects of trade and trade liberalisation on the social determinants of health are not well known. Here, we outline a conceptual framework of links between trade liberalisation and health outcomes, and review existing evidence for these by focusing on four key factors: income, inequality, economic insecurity, and unhealthy diets. Even though trade liberalisation seems to have positive eff ects on economic growth, it is not suffi cient to boost growth. In several countries, trade reforms have not translated into enhanced economic expansion because complementary policies are needed. Trade liberalisation and openness are associated with greater wage inequality and raised economic insecurity. Trade liberalisation has facilitated availability of highly processed, calorie-rich, nutrient-poor food in developing countries, but further research is needed to better understand the eff ects of trade on unhealthy diets. Policymakers and health professionals need to be aware that the global economy aff ects the health of populations and understand how risks associated with trade liberalisation can be mitigated.
Revista Internacional Del Trabajo, 1987
Socialisme en Democratie, 2011
Discusses structural adjustment programmes in Barbados and their consequences for employment and ... more Discusses structural adjustment programmes in Barbados and their consequences for employment and subsequent growth during the period 1980 to 1990.
ISS Staff Group 3: Human Resources and Local Development, 2013
The designations employed in ILO publications, which are in conformity with United Nations practi... more The designations employed in ILO publications, which are in conformity with United Nations practice, and the presentation of material therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the International Labour Office concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers. The responsibility for opinions expressed in signed articles, studies and other contributions rests solely with their authors, and publication does not constitute an endorsement by the International Labour Office of the opinions expressed in them. Reference to names of firms and commercial products and processes does not imply their endorsement by the International Labour Office, and any failure to mention a particular firm, commercial product or process is not a sign of disapproval.
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks, Apr 26, 2002
Palgrave Macmillan UK eBooks, 1992
The revival of supply is one of the first challenges any development package must face in Africa.... more The revival of supply is one of the first challenges any development package must face in Africa. However, markets, institutions and interactions among social groups should be organised in such a way that the supply of goods and services caters directly or indirectly for the needs, especially the basic needs, of the region’s population. The alternative approach offered here therefore proposes that structures, institutions and incentives should be changed to bring the supply and demand of African families closer together.
textabstractValedictory Lecture in abridged form delivered on 8 October 2015 on the occasion of t... more textabstractValedictory Lecture in abridged form delivered on 8 October 2015 on the occasion of the 63rd Dies Natalis of the International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam.
A new approach to international cooperation "Threefold reform for threefold gain: innovation, exp... more A new approach to international cooperation "Threefold reform for threefold gain: innovation, expansion and coordination as the basis for better foreign policy" 4. Global citizenship: the contribution of the various actors 4.1. Individuals 4.2. The private sector 4.3. The major philanthropists 4.4. Civil society organizations 5. Prerequirements and policy recommendations 5.1. Recommendations 6. A new role for DGIS 7. Conclusion 8. References 20 / 21
International Institute for Labour Studies eBooks, 1995
... is not viewed as merely residual or incidental, but as related to the structure and functioni... more ... is not viewed as merely residual or incidental, but as related to the structure and functioning ... Through all these different analyses of policy options runs the acceptance of greater integration of ... attention to poverty alleviation; more could have been done in both fiscal and monetary ...
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