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Financial Integration, Vulnerabilities to Crisis, and EU Accession in Five Central European Countries

Author : Mustapha K. Nabli
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821345060

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Financial Integration, Vulnerabilities to Crisis, and EU Accession in Five Central European Countries by Mustapha K. Nabli Pdf

'A major source of vulnerability in the CE5 is their nascent financial systems and their ability to handle large and increasing volume of capital. As the experience of East Asia demonstrates, a high priority should be given to improving the quality and performance of the banking system.'- From 'Financial Integration, Vulnerabilities to Crisis, and EU Accession in Five Central European Countries'The objective of this study is to help assess the possible vulnerabilities in a number of Central European countries as they proceed with global financial integration and EU accession. The report focuses on those countries slated to be the first in the region to join the EU, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia (CE5). The study: • Discusses the context and presents a short description of the CE5 countries' experience in attracting capital flows • Analyzes the manifestations of vulnerability to financial crises and sustainability of foreign capital flows to the CE5 • Interprets the results and draws implications in view of the initial conditions of the various countries • Compares the EU accession of the CE5 to the Southern Mediterranean countries' accession to the EC in the 1980s • Draws conclusions and makes recommendations

Winners and Losers of EU Integration

Author : Helena Tang
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0821344277

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Winners and Losers of EU Integration by Helena Tang Pdf

The contributors include researchers from the ten CEECs, as well as from current EU member countries."--BOOK JACKET.

Opportunities and Risks in Central European Finances

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821347128

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Opportunities and Risks in Central European Finances by Anonim Pdf

The recent emerging market crises in Asia and other regions suggests that while international capital inflows can make recipient economies stronger, they can potentially also increase the vulnerability of these economies to financial market crises. Two of the most notable sources of vulnerability are the quality of domestic financial intermediation and the speculative nature of some investment flows. 'Opportunities and Risks in Central European Finances' examines the nature of capital flows in the region, seeking to explain its dynamics, and potential sources of vulnerability. The book also appraises some potential costs that could be associated with a financial crisis. Finally, it presents views on how to manage these risks more effectively.

Transition, the First Ten Years

Author : Pradeep Mitra,Marcelo Selowsky
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821350382

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Transition, the First Ten Years by Pradeep Mitra,Marcelo Selowsky Pdf

The wide variation in transition economies raises questions about differences in economic growth, the applicability of transition policies, and the advantages of economic reform. This report seeks to answer these questions.

Structural Change in the Farming Sectors in Central and Eastern Europe

Author : Csaba Csáki,Zvi Lerman
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0821347330

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Structural Change in the Farming Sectors in Central and Eastern Europe by Csaba Csáki,Zvi Lerman Pdf

Farm structures in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) today cover a whole spectrum of forms, which include small subsistence-oriented household plots, medium-sized commercial family farms, and large corporations. The agricultural sector in CEE definitely has not embraced the family farm as the dominant farming structure, thus confounding the original expectations of Western experts. On the other hand, agriculture did not collapse because of fragmentation and privatization, as predicted by conservative doomsayers. To address the concerns of the farming sector in CEE with relation to EU accession, a workshop was held in Warsaw, Poland in June 1999. This volume represents a selection of papers presented at this workshop. It examines the reforms and policy changes necessary in the food and agriculture sectors of the ten countries that have started the accession process for eventual membership in the European Union (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). The papers are organized around the following three topics: • Evolving farm structures and competitiveness in agriculture; • Land laws and legal institutions for development of land markets and farm restructuring; and • Development of farm services for improved competitiveness. This volume will be of interest to agricultural policy makers and government officials in the candidate countries, EU officials, World Bank and FAO staff, development scholars, and all others interested in the process of agricultural reform in CEE.

Ready for Europe

Author : Barbara Nunberg
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0821347373

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Ready for Europe by Barbara Nunberg Pdf

As the ongoing political and economic transition in the Central and Eastern Europe countries (CEE) moves into the next century, the most advanced countries in the region are preparing to deal with their prospective entry into the European Union. More a process than an event, joining the EU is likely to place heightened demands on public administrations throughout the region. To assist these countries with their efforts, the Bank conducted a study of the regions. The results of that study are included in this volume.'Ready for Europe' specifies and clarifies the administrative requirements of accession. The author uses in-depth case studies for three pre-accession countries, Estonia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic to make these specifications. The book defines the performance level countries will need to attain for a range of administrative tasks so the countries may reach a minimal threshold for EU membership. It applies selected standards to determine each country's readiness for accession and for the longer-term transition agenda. The author focuses on these three critical areas of administrative performance in the context of EU accession: • How advanced is the development of a politically neutral, professional human resource cadre in the civil service? • Do countries have the necessary institutional infrastructure at the government's core (that is, cabinet level) to formulate and coordinate policymaking in an efficient and democratic manner? • How well are the dedicated institutional structures and processes established to shepherd countries through the accession process working?

From Transition to Accession

Author : Esen Ulgenerk,Leila Zlaoui
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821347810

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From Transition to Accession by Esen Ulgenerk,Leila Zlaoui Pdf

Bulgaria is recovering from a severe economic and financial crisis after more than half a decade of macroeconomic mismanagement. As a candidate country for accession to the EU, Bulgaria will need to establish stable, well-regulated and competitive financial markets and institutions. This paper reviews developments in the financial markets.

The Challenge of Rural Development in the EU Accession Countries

Author : Csaba Csáki,Zvi Lerman
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0821349449

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The Challenge of Rural Development in the EU Accession Countries by Csaba Csáki,Zvi Lerman Pdf

From the Abstract: This volume examines the reforms and policy changes necessary in the rural sectors or the ten countries that have started the accession process for eventual membership in the European Union (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). The papers in this volume are selected from the presentations at the Third World Bank/FAO EU Accession Workshop held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on June 17-20, 2000, and are organized around four topics: (i) defining the concepts of rural development-options for EU accession candidate countries; (ii) rural development in the European Union; (iii) rural development in Central and Eastern Europe; and (iv) international experiences and the role of international organizations in supporting rural development in the EU accession candidate countries. This volume is intended for agricultural policy makers and government officials in the candidate countries, EU officials, World Bank and FAO staff, development scholars, and all others interested in the process of rural development in Central and Eastern Europe.

Poverty and Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean

Author : Quentin Wodon,Robert L. Ayres
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0821347543

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Poverty and Policy in Latin America and the Caribbean by Quentin Wodon,Robert L. Ayres Pdf

Although the progress toward poverty reduction remains sluggish, other dimensions of social welfare in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region show signs of improvement. Adult literacy and school enrollment rates, life expectancy at birth, and the amount of access to safe water are increasing. Nutrition indicators are also improving. However, other factors demonstrate that many problems persist, especially the inequality between rich and poor. This report analyzes the evolution of poverty and inequality in the LAC region from 1986 to 1996 with projections to 1998. It reviews the policies which have been advocated or implemented to reduce poverty. The report combines the results of new empirical work using household surveys from 12 countries, short theoretical developments, and a review of the literature on issues related to poverty, inequality, and social policy in LAC. Some of the theoretical developments introduce new research techniques. Chapters three to six follow the framework proposed in the forthcoming 'World Development Report 2000-2001'. The framework identifies three essential elements for poverty reduction. Those elements include opportunities for the poor and investments in the human capital of the poor, security through social safety nets, and empowerment.

From Transition to EU Accession

Author : Pietro Garibaldi,Mattia Makovec,Gabriella Stoyanova
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821349163

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From Transition to EU Accession by Pietro Garibaldi,Mattia Makovec,Gabriella Stoyanova Pdf

This book studies the Bulgarian labor market with a view to understanding the interactions between the performance of the Bulgarian economy and the functioning of its labor market. It evaluates the position of Bulgaria vis-a-vis compliance with the acquis commentaire, and provides a set of key policy recommendations that may enhance the job creation potential in years to come.

Dismantling Russia's Nonpayments System

Author : Brian Pinto,Vladimir Drebentsov,Aleksandr Morozov
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821347748

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Dismantling Russia's Nonpayments System by Brian Pinto,Vladimir Drebentsov,Aleksandr Morozov Pdf

One question preoccupies many scholars and practitioners: How can economic growth in the Russian Federation be reinvigorated? This report contributes to the current debate.Nonpayments in Russia evolved into a complex, inter-linked system over the latter half of the 1990s, becoming one of the most critical issues facing policymakers. This paper analyzes this system, including its origins, its evolution, the factors that now perpetuate it, and its costs, and identifies a minimum set of economic reforms needed to dismantle it. The paper also proposes answers to key questions about nonpayments, including: • How has its course been influenced by government policy at the federal and subnational levels? • What are the links with macroeconomic policy? • What is the role of the energy sector, and how has the system affected the way businesses operate? • What are the implications for economic growth? • How indeed, as part of Russia's transition to a monetized, market economy, did the nonpayments system come to exert a stranglehold on virtually every aspect of the economy? This report will be of interest to policymakers and economists interested in transition economies.

A Diagnostic Framework for Revenue Administration

Author : Jit B. S. Gill
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821347802

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A Diagnostic Framework for Revenue Administration by Jit B. S. Gill Pdf

A systematic diagnosis of a revenue administration is a prerequisite to developing a successful strategy for its reform. However, given the complexity of tax and customs administration, this is not a simple task. A host of external and internal factors need to be analyzed to uncover the roots of organizational and institutional dysfunction. Also, the diagnosis needs to be done in a participatory manner to build consensus around the causes for inadequate performance and their remedies. This framework enables a step-by-step analysis of the environment, history, resources, strategy, transformation processes, outputs and feedback mechanisms of the revenue administration system, with a view to identifying systemic deficiencies that lead to inefficiency and ineffectiveness in its operations. Besides a detailed set of diagnostic questions for each area of analysis, the framework provides illustrations of frequently encountered problems and their possible remedies. The framework can be used in a group setting involving different stakeholders, to guide brainstorming sessions and draft reform strategies.

Structural Reforms in Southeastern Europe Since the Kosovo Conflict

Author : Daniela Gressani,Saumya Mitra
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821351974

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Structural Reforms in Southeastern Europe Since the Kosovo Conflict by Daniela Gressani,Saumya Mitra Pdf

This study examines the progress made by the countries of south-east Europe (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Romania, and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) towards implementing structural economic reforms in the three years since the end of the Kosovo conflict, as well as considering the challenges that lie ahead. It discusses four key areas of reform: strengthening public finances and fighting corruption; creating a liberal trade environment; encouraging foreign investment; and fostering the growth of private markets.

Agricultural Support Policies in Transition Economies

Author : Alberto Valdés
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821347713

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Agricultural Support Policies in Transition Economies by Alberto Valdés Pdf

Studies of Russia, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, and Turkey.

Food and Agriculture in Bulgaria

Author : Csaba Csáki
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821347934

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Food and Agriculture in Bulgaria by Csaba Csáki Pdf

Agriculture traditionally played a significant role in the Bulgarian economy. Before the present decade, Bulgaria was a major exporter of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables within Eastern and Central Europe. While the Bulgarian government has progressed rapidly since 1997, the delay in reforms has rendered Bulgarian food products as noncompetitive on the international market. Also, many important components of the transition are not completed. This report reviews the recent history and current state of Bulgarian agriculture and agroindustry. It examines the status of the sectoral reforms program, including reforms affecting pricing and trade, rural finance, land markets, and agroindustry, with emphasis on evaluating its progress toward meeting the criteria for EU accession. It highlights the tremendous advances made recently, and also suggests an agenda for prioritizing the remaining obstacles. This report is intended for agricultural scientists, public officials, politicians, agricultural and agroindustrial leaders, economic researchers and others interested in the transformation of agriculture in the transition economies and in issues pertaining to accession of Central and East European candidate countries to the European Union.