MEFMI Presentation on Collaboration and Capacity Development with ATI and IMF
The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) presented on their collaboration with the African Training Institute (ATI) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the 10th ATI Steering Committee meeting. The collaboration includes joint regional cours
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Enhancing Educational Resilience with RESTA Model
RESTA is an evidence-based intervention model designed to boost Educational Resilience in young individuals by involving educational staff. It differs from other support models by incorporating insights from educational resilience and trauma-responsive practices. Two underpinning models and RESTA pr
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Enhancing Urban Resilience in BRICS through Integrated Infrastructure and Sustainable Development
Dr. George Tsibani discusses the importance of water resilience, sustainable development goals, and the role of BRICS in fostering smart cities and rural-urban integration. The focus is on building resilience in urban water systems for economic growth and societal well-being. Solutions are proposed
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Cummins Supply Chain Resilience Session Overview
Explore how Cummins has invested in supply chain resilience after a major flood in 2008, including partnering with Horizonscan for a Supplier Resilience Program. Discover insights into their approach, benefits to suppliers, and the importance of supplier resilience. Follow their journey and internal
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Analysis of Contemporary Macroeconomic Issues in Papua New Guinea
Professor Stephen Howes, Director of Development Policy at Australian National University, presents his personal views on macroeconomic issues in Papua New Guinea. The focus is on the exchange rate regime and its management, excess liquidity, and fiscal policy. Various economic indicators point to c
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Understanding Stress and Resilience in Older Adults
Explore the complex interplay between stress and resilience in older adults, examining models of physical and neurological resilience, recovery trajectories after hip fracture, and dynamic indicators of resilience. Considerations include psychosocial resilience factors like external support, social
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Building Resilience and Dealing with Stress: A University Guide
Explore the concept of resilience, signs of stress, and practical strategies to manage stress while navigating university life. Reflect on challenges, create supportive connections, and improve personal resilience through actionable plans. Remember, resilience is about bouncing back, working through
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Building Resilience: A Guide for Families
Explore examples of adversity and the importance of resilience. Learn what resilience is, how it can be developed, and why it matters. Discover ways parents and caregivers can assist children in building resilience through practical strategies. Myth versus reality around resilience is debunked, emph
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Disaster Resilience Strategy in Developing Countries Vulnerable to Natural Disasters
The IMF's policy paper highlights key challenges faced by small states in building resilience, such as under-investment and donor support post-disaster rather than pre-disaster. The Disaster Resilience Strategy (DRS) emphasizes three pillars for intervention: post-disaster resilience, financial resi
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Understanding Resilience: Coping and Thriving in Challenging Times
Resilience is the key to maintaining well-being in difficult situations, helping us cope with life's challenges and adapt to adversity. It plays a crucial role in protecting mental health and can be developed by anyone regardless of personal history. Learn about risk and protective factors, reflect
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Deploying Transportation Resilience Practices: Tools and Insights
Develop tools for fostering a resilience-focused culture in state DOTs through literature review, case studies, and feedback. Explore various definitions of resilience, including organizational perspective, and key observations from the Transportation Resilience Innovations Summit. Emphasize the imp
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Finland's Recovery and Resilience Plan for Europe: Overview of Key Initiatives
Finland's Recovery and Resilience Plan focuses on addressing challenges identified in CSR reports through a balanced response that promotes growth, resilience, and social impact. Key areas include green and digital transitions, resilience in health and social care, competitiveness and growth, and ed
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Understanding Hybrid Threats and Resilience through Civil Preparedness
Exploring the concept of hybrid threats that combine external threats and internal vulnerabilities, this academic viewpoint by Ramon Loik emphasizes the importance of civil preparedness in building resilience against crises. It delves into aspects such as target selection, active influencing, and th
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Understanding the RIMA-II Model for Resilience Measurement in Agricultural Development
The RIMA-II model offers an innovative quantitative approach to measuring resilience in the context of food insecurity. It provides a framework for understanding how households cope with shocks and stressors, enabling effective assistance for vulnerable populations to build food secure and resilient
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Insights into Building Evaluator Resilience for Effective Evaluation Programs
Explore topics on evaluator resilience, incorporating training insights, and the importance of ethical-behavioral approaches in evaluation. Understand the challenges, paradoxes, and strategies for building resilience to navigate complexities in evaluation practice. Learn from examples of insufficien
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Complaints Handling Procedures at Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute
Effective complaints handling is essential for feedback and improvement in financial services. Learn about the benefits, principles, and responsibilities involved in managing complaints at the Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa.
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Inclusive Community Resilience Technical Advisory Group Meeting Spring 2016
Inclusive Community Resilience focuses on channeling resources to communities and households, promoting citizen engagement, community empowerment, gender and social inclusion. The operational approach integrates citizen engagement, gender, and social inclusion into activities, mainstreams Disaster R
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Understanding Resilience in Food Security Shocks
Resilience in the context of food security shocks involves the ability of individuals, households, communities, and systems to bounce back and recover from various stressors. This resilience is crucial in regions facing continuous crises like the Horn of Africa and the Sahel, where factors beyond we
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Understanding Resilience: A Comprehensive Exploration
Resilience is portrayed as a dynamic process rather than an inherent trait, accessible to all individuals. The capacity for resilience can be developed and harnessed through various resources and support systems. This narrative delves deep into the ordinary yet powerful aspects of resilience, emphas
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Estimation of Aggregate Demand and Supply Shocks Using Commodity Transaction Data
This study presented at Hitotsubashi-RIETI Workshop analyzes demand and supply shocks using commodity transaction data. By estimating elasticity parameters and examining movements in price and quantity, the research identifies negative supply shocks post-global financial crisis and after 2013. The p
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Understanding the IS-LM Model for Macroeconomic Analysis
The IS-LM model, discussed in Chapter 12 of Macroeconomics, helps analyze how an economy responds to policy changes and shocks in the short run. By understanding the IS and LM curves and their intersection, we can evaluate short-run macroeconomic outcomes for real interest rates (r) and real output
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Building Resilience: From Stress to Strength
Psychological resilience allows individuals to bounce back from stress, adversity, and change effectively. This book by Gaynor Parkin delves into what promotes resilience, highlighting the importance of everyday habits and exercises in building resilience. The evidence presented covers the role of p
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Understanding Policy Pro-cyclicality in Macroeconomic Theory
Delve into the concept of policy pro-cyclicality in macroeconomic theory through the insights shared by Jeffrey Frankel at a seminar at Harvard Economics Department. Explore examples of pro-cyclicality in developing countries, euro periphery countries, and US political scenarios, along with discussi
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Gender Inequality and Macroeconomic Policy
Exploring the differential impacts of macroeconomic structures and policies on gender equality, this analysis delves into issues such as gender-biased access to resources, labor-intensive export orientation, and the effects of inflation targeting. It highlights how women, especially in marginalized
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Macroeconomic Policy for Development and Decent Work in South Africa
This research agenda delves into the core conclusions, policy context, and objectives of macroeconomic policy for facilitating development and decent work in South Africa. Key points include the need for structural transformation, challenges in job creation, and the link between macroeconomics, empl
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Macroeconomic Measurement: GDP, Unemployment, and Labor Force Analysis
This content explores various aspects of macroeconomic measurement, including GDP calculation, real vs. nominal GDP, GDP deflator vs. CPI, and unemployment rates for different groups. It provides tables and figures to illustrate these concepts and data sources from reputable organizations like the U
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Macroeconomic Policy in the Eurozone: Challenges and Alternatives
The macroeconomic policies in the Eurozone led by the Troika (ECB, European Commission, IMF) have been criticized for contributing to slow growth and high unemployment. This analysis by Mark Weisbrot delves into the negative impact of fiscal, monetary, and exchange rate policies on troubled economie
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Enhancing Resilience in the Irish Health System During Economic Contractions
The Resilience Project conducted at Trinity College Dublin focused on fortifying the Irish health system amidst economic challenges. The project aimed to identify strategies to protect health resources, manage scarcity, pursue reforms, and anticipate future crises. Three key pillars of health system
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Understanding Unit Resilience in the Army: Research Insights
Resilience at the unit level in the Army is essential for sustained performance and readiness. This research project, sponsored by the U.S. Army Research Institute, focuses on measuring and understanding team resilience components and their impact on overcoming stressors. The study aims to validate
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Enhancing Risk Assessment for Sovereign Bond Spreads with Macroeconomic News Sentiment
Eurostars project SENRISK aims to develop an automated credit risk assessment tool for fixed income products by incorporating news sentiments. This innovative Decision Support System enhances predictive risk models using sentiments from macroeconomic news and social media. The project focuses on val
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Neo-Kaleckian Macro Model Overview
This presentation explores the Neo-Kaleckian macroeconomic models, examining their development, key elements, and unique features within the broader context of economic theories. It delves into the first-generation models by Harris and Asimakopulos, focusing on markup pricing, labor costs, profit sh
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Enhancing Resilience to Food Security Shocks in Africa
Enhancing resilience involves anticipating, adapting to, and recovering from hazardous occurrences in a way that protects livelihoods and supports development. Resilience is vital in regions facing continuous crises due to complex interactions of political, economic, social, and environmental factor
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Developing Resilience Through Physical Education: Strategies and Insights by Damian Hodge
Damian Hodge, an experienced Sport Psychology Manager, shares his expertise in developing resilience through PE sessions for children. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, provides insights on children's experiences, and highlights the significance of fostering resilience in overcoming challe
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Pediatric Resident Burnout & Resilience Study Consortium Overview
This study aims to investigate the factors influencing burnout and resilience in pediatric residents, with a focus on enhancing well-being and performance. The Pediatric Resident Burnout Resilience Study Consortium (PRB-RSC) involves over 20 residency programs in the U.S. to examine the epidemiology
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Assessing Macroeconomic Resilience in the Euro Area
This study assesses the determinants of macroeconomic resilience in the Euro area, emphasizing the importance of economic resilience to absorb shocks, promote convergence, and achieve short-term gains like lower unemployment and higher income. The framework includes components such as absorption, re
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Enhancing Power System Resilience: Insights and Strategies
Explore the critical aspects of power system resilience in distribution systems, focusing on extreme events, asset hardening, fast recovery, and administrative processes. Learn how resilience differs from reliability, robustness, and other concepts, and discover practical strategies to implement res
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Understanding Resilience in Learners: Key Approaches and Factors
Resilience in learners plays a crucial role in academic performance and emotional well-being. It involves the ability to cope with challenges and adversities. Factors such as self-esteem, self-confidence, and positive relationships contribute to enhancing resilience. This report by Estyn explores ef
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Macroeconomic Modeling of Climate Change in Policy Making
In this seminar by Charl Jooste at the Bank of Uganda, the discussion revolves around the essential ingredients for macro models to incorporate climate policy and climate change. The talk highlights the need to augment standard macroeconomic functions, react to price signals, and link macro models w
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Enhancing Emotional Resilience: Key Strategies and Benefits
Exploring the concept of emotional resilience, this content covers the definition of emotions, emotional resilience, and the domains of resilience. It delves into the importance of emotional resilience, ways to improve it, and how it helps individuals bounce back from adversity, maintain balance, an
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Understanding Budgeting and Budget Implementation Process in Government
This presentation delves into the concepts of budgeting and budget implementation in the context of government finance, focusing on fiscal policies, macroeconomic goals, and the budget framework. It explains how budgets reflect government priorities and strategies to achieve economic stability and g
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