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70. The uncertainty of debt service payments and economic growth of HIPCs: Is there a case for debt relief?

Author

Dijkstra, Geske and Hermes, Niels

Subjects
Wirtschaftswachstum, O11, Auslandsschuldendienst, ddc:330, debt relief, Risiko, Entwicklungsländer, F34, debt service, uncertainty, Schuldenerlass, HIPC, E6
Abstract

This paper investigates whether, and to what extent, the uncertainty with respect to the annual debt service payments may adversely affect economic growth of the group of highly indebted poor countries (HIPCs). We find supportive evidence for this hypothesis. Based on these results, we conclude that debt relief may contribute to regaining growth by reducing uncertainty with respect to the debt service payments, which in turn may increase the effectiveness of government policies and consequently provide the private sector with positive signals about the future profitability of their investment.

Published
2001

72. Social Policies in Suriname

Author

Dijkstra, Geske, de Jong, Niek, Vos, Rob, van Dijck, P., and Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Published
2001

73. Cuba: restructuring the Economy

Author

Dijkstra, Geske, Valdes, J.C., Urdaneta, L.G., Gonzalez, P.M., and Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Published
2001

78. A larger pie through a fair share?: Gender equality and economic performance

Author

Dijkstra, Geske and Public Administration

Subjects
SDG 5 - Gender Equality, ISS Working Paper-General Series, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
Abstract

Is gender equality of influence on economic development? Based on insights from feminist macroeconomics, the paper develops a framework that suggests that the gendered distribution of the pie does matter for its size. However, in order to assess the relationship, we need a good measure of gender equality that is not influenced by absolute levels of development. The often-used composite indices developed by UNDP, GDI and GEM, suffer from conceptual and methodological weaknesses which are analysed in this paper. The paper then goes on to develop an alternative composite measure of gender equality. Finally, some first attempts are made to examine the relationship with economic development.

Published
2000

81. Rethinking Poverty: Comparative perspectives from below

Author

Pansters, W, Dijkstra, Geske, Hoebink, P, Snel, Erik, and Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Subjects
Institutions in development
Abstract

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Published
2000

86. Crisis, adjustment and the dynamics of gender relations in Central America and the Caribbean

Author

Dijkstra, Geske and International Institute of Social Studies

Subjects
SDG 5 - Gender Equality, ISS Working Paper-General Series, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
Abstract

This paper examines the dynamics of gender relations in Central America and the Caribbean, in particular between 1980 and 1990. Most countries of the region experienced economic crisis and carried out stabilization measures. Starting point for the paper is that gendered effects of crisis and adjustment are caused and mediated by existing gender inequalities of different types: cultural inequality, inequality in power, and inequality in access to social and economic assets. The paper finds, among other conclusions, that gender equality improved in this period. It appears that cultural trends, public policies, and the strength of the women's movement played a role in improving the relative situation of women. The existing gender equality in a country proved to be of little predictive value for the impact of the economic crisis on gender equality.

Published
1998

98. The Latin American Experience with the PRSP Approach.

Author

Dijkstra, Geske and Komives, Kristin

Subjects
*POVERTY reduction, *INCOME inequality
Abstract

The aim of this paper is to assess the results of the PRSP approach in Latin America, and in particular in the three Latin American HIPC countries Bolivia, Honduras and Nicaragua. It is based on a five year (2003-2008) study of PRSP experience, undertaken ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2009

99. Chapter 6: EMPLOYMENT, POVERTY AND INCOME DISTRIBUTION.

Author

VOS, ROB, DE JONG, NIEK, and DIJKSTRA, GESKE

Abstract

The article presents the chapter 6 of the book "Suriname: The Economy," by Pitou van Dijck. It mentions that in terms of Suriname economy, Suriname faces recurrent problems including unemployment rate, poverty, and unequal income distribution. It adds that foreign international market serves as the main earnings of the country which is also facing a fiscal crisis. Moreover, major policy consideration and labor market policies should be implanted to cope with economy costs and expenditures.

Published
2001

100. Chapter 7: SOCIAL POLICIES.

Author

DIJKSTRA, GESKE, DE JONG, NIEK, and VOS, ROB

Abstract

The article presents the chapter 7 of the book "Suriname: The Economy," by Pitou van Dijck. It mentions that the Suriname macroeconomic growth centers on social policies in which government policies and development prevent people from falling below a minimum standard of living. It adds that the social policies of the country includes efficiency, effectiveness, and equity to deliver and achieve an effective and efficient social services in health and education at the lowest possible cost.

Published
2001

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