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Social Development - June, 1999
From the Division Chief:
The importance of effective action in the social sectors increases manifold when countries undergo shocks, be they natural or man-made. Unfortunately, the immediate response to a specific shock often dwarfs attention to the social, or human, side of a crisis. Just months after a hurricane devastated Central America, and following serious regional financial turmoil, this second issue of Social Development hopefully serves as a reminder that social development is central to the region's economic growth and its ability to respond effectively to crises.
The articles in this issue cover a broad array of social concerns, from health to violence to childhood development and women's and indigenous people's advancement and rights. Despite the variety of subjects treated, common themes emerge, including the importance of investing in prevention and the continuing quest for effective interventions. This newsletter seeks to inform those interested in social questions about our work and to foster a dialogue on these issues. We hope to hear from you.
Mayra Buvinic
| Inside this issue | |
|---|---|
| Prenatal Care | page 1 |
| Violence Prevention More Cost-Effective than Cures | page 1 |
| Gender and Natural Disasters: Reconstruction after Loss | page 3 |
| Technical Notes on Reproductive Health | page 3 |
| WID External Advisory Council Examines Gender Issues in Rural Poverty | page 4 |
| PROLEAD - Investing for Results | page 4 |
| Diverse Projects Combat Domestic Violence | page 5 |
| Social Policy Dialogue: Consensus-Building in Honduras | page 7 |
| Chilean Experience Offers Lessons for Housing Reform | page 8 |
| IDB Holds First Health Seminar | page 9 |
| Agencies Cooperate on Indigenous Development | page 10 |
| Nobel Laureate in Economics Endorses Early Childhood Interventions | page 12 |
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