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Rogo K. O (Khama O.) |
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Female genital cutting, women's health and development [[electronic resource] ] : the role of the World Bank / / Khama Rogo, Tshiya Subayi, Nahid Toubia |
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Washington, D.C., : Africa Region Human Development Dept., World Bank, c2007 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-72548-3 |
9786612725487 |
0-8213-7184-3 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (46 p.) |
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Collana |
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World Bank working paper ; ; no. 122 |
Africa human development series |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Female circumcision - Africa |
Women - Health and hygiene - Africa |
Women in development - Africa |
Economic development - Africa |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 25-29). |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Preface; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Summary; 1. Why Should the World Bank Be Concerned with FGM/C?; 2. Background Information about FGM/C; List of Boxes; List of Tables; 3. Review of Programs, Interventions and Legislation; List of Figures; 4. The Role of Legislation in Ending FGM/C; 5. FGM/C and the Work of the World Bank; Bibliography |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This strategy paper provides a comprehensive understanding of the issue of female genital mutilation/cutting-scope,challenges, opportunities, best practices, and how communities, development agencies, and national governments can work together to eliminate the practices on the ground. The World Bank is committed to assisting governments in ending the practice of female genital cutting, as the practice has a direct, negative impact on the health and well-being of |
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