Published February, 2017
By Douglas J. Besharov, Karen J. Baehler and Jacob Alex Klerman
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: International Policy Exchange Series
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This volume spotlights recent advances in the worldwide use of quantitative performance measures in the public sector, especially approaches that incorporate program evaluation techniques. Chapters include single-country case studies, multi-country comparisons, and thoughtful essays on the challenges of making performance measurement and management work in diverse settings.

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Published June, 2016
By Francesca Degiuli
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP USA)
Series: International Policy Exchange Series
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The world is aging at a great speed. While this is a remarkable achievement, aging also brings new challenges, among them a growing need for long-term care. Caring for a Living specifically investigates Italy's employment of home eldercare assistance, an arrangement whereby long term care services are bought in the market in the form of private and individualized assistance - predominantly female immigrants.

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Published January, 2015
By Marit Skivenes, Ravinder Barn, Katrin Kriz, Tarja Pvsv, Tarja PÖsÖ and Tarja POEsOE
Publisher: Oxford University Press (Oxford University Press Inc)
Series: International Policy Exchange Series
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The book examines where, why and to what extent immigrant children are represented in the child welfare system in 11 high-income countries. By comparing policies and practices in child welfare systems (and welfare states), especially in terms of how they conceptualize and deal with immigrant children and their families, we address an immensely important and pressing issue in modern societies.

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