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"Large and sustained differences in economic performance across regions of developing countries have long provided motivation for fiscal incentives designed to encourage firm entry in lagging areas. But empirical evidence in support of these policies has been weak at best. The authors undertake...

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Foreign informational lobbying can enhance tourism : evidence from the Caribbean

Gawande, Kishore S. - 2009

and private sector principals frequently and intensively use this institutional channel to lobby on trade and tourism … of Caribbean tourism, and suggests the potential for using foreign lobbying as a vehicle for development. Panel data are …

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Weather and climate services in Europe and Central Asia : a regional review

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Standing Out from the HerdAn Economic Assessment of Tourism in Kenya

World Bank - 2017

In recent years, the prospects of Kenya's tourism industry have been clouded by a perfect storm of misfortunes … - insecurity, growing global competition, and unsustainable tourism development. It is in this context that the potential and … actual contribution of the tourism sector to the country's development has been questioned, with claims that tourism …

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Europe and Central Asia Economic Update, May 2017 : Trade in Transition in Europe and Central Asia

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Trade played a pivotal role during the transition of many. countries in Europe and Central Asia to market economies. It forced a more efficient use of resourced and supported adoption of new technologies. Going forward, trade will again be crucial as countries adjust to new specialization...

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Mongolia Tourism Sector Policy Note : Strengthening Management of Natural and Cultural Heritage Assets to Scale-up Tourism and Stimulate Local Economic Opportunity

World Bank - 2011

This report, Strengthening Management of Natural and Cultural Heritage Assets to Scale-up Tourism and Stimulate Local … decision-makers for strengthening the management of NCS and building a sustainable tourism industry in Mongolia that enhances … economic opportunity, especially for local communities.There are several constraints to faster growth of the tourism sector …

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The mix of international banks' foreign claims : determinants and implications

García-Herrero, Alicia - 2005

"The authors analyze the determinants and implications for financial stability of the mix of international banks' claims countries receive. In particular, they distinguish between local claims, extended by international banks through their affiliates in a host (or claim recipient) country, and...

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Greco-Roman lessons for public debt management and debt market development

Vittas, Dimitri - 2004

"Greece and Italy initiated efforts to improve public debt management and develop their domestic debt markets …

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