This paper presents an integrated economic approach that organizes and interprets the evidence on child development. It also discusses the indicators of child well-being that are used in international comparisons. Recent evidence on child development is summarized, and policies to promote child well-being are discussed. The chapter concludes with some open questions and suggestions for...

The objective of this investigation was to provide another perspective on what it means to be digitally competent today, in addition to reviews of literature and current frameworks for the development of digital competence, all of which constitute part of the wider IPTS Digital Competence Project (DIGCOMP). Some common ground exists at a general level...

This report ranks 128 countries based on their track record in enabling women to play a substantial role in the global economy. Countries that take steps to empower women as employees and entrepreneurs can reap social and economic benefits. Nearly 1 billion women around the world could enter the global economy during the coming decade...

This paper examines the trade relationship between the state of New South Wales and the European Union, and has an added section specifically focusing on trade with the United Kingdom. In earlier e-briefs, the NSW Parliamentary Research Service examined the trading relationship between NSW and the emerging economies of China and India, and with the...

Many of the policies and programmes that affect health originate outside the health sector. Governments therefore need to address population health using a strategy or policy principle that fosters intersectoral action. Health in all policies (HiAP) does just that, encouraging intersectoral approaches to management, coordination and action. This publication captures the research on how intersectoral...