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Caribbean Growth in an International Perspective; The Role of Tourism and Size

Thacker, Nita; S. (Sebastian) Acevedo Mejia; Perrelli, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012

is explained more by a decline in productivity rather than a lack of investment. Second, tourism has been a significant … are islands have limited growth. Policies aimed at improving productivity, further development of the tourism sector, and …

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What Attracts tourists to Paradise?

Tsounta, Evridiki - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2008

This paper investigates the determinants of tourism demand in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. We estimate the … demand function in a panel setting using annual data from 1979 to 2005. Results show that tourism arrivals are significantly … servicing a destination, are also found to be significant determinants of tourism demand. …

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Kyrgyz Republic; Medium-Term Development Program: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

This paper focuses on the Medium-Term Development Program for the Kyrgyz Republic. The aim of this program is to put the economy of the country into a sustainable vector of development and improve the budget status to prevent social effects, increase living standard, and reduce poverty in the...

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Kingdom of Lesotho; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: National Strategic Development Plan

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

This paper describes the Kingdom of Lesothoâ€™s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper and National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) 2012/13â€“2016/17. NSDP recognizes, as a point of departure, the need and urgency for Lesotho to radically transform its economy. To achieve the National...

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Vietnam; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This paper presents the Annual Progress Report on Vietnamâ€™s Poverty Reduction Strategy. The industrial output and export turnover have continuously increased and exceeded the targeted plan. The entire social investment has been fairly well increased, especially that of the private sector,...

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Pacific Island Countries: In Search of a Trade Strategy

Chen, Hong; Rauqeuqe, Lanieta; Singh, Shiu raj; Wu, Yiqun; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014

tourism for a number of PICs. Moreover, if a strong two-way linkage is established between tourism and agriculture, Pacific …

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Kingdom of the Netherlands-Aruba; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

This Selected Issues paper analyzes sustaining potential growth in Aruba. As in the other Caribbean countries, there are growing concerns in Aruba about the slowdown in economic growth over the past two decades and the consequent tepid outlook for potential growth. Tackling such concerns...

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Environmental Tax Reform; Principles from Theory and Practice to Date

Parry, Ian W.H.; Norregaard, John; Heine, Dirk - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012

This paper recommends a system of upstream taxes on fossil fuels, combined with refunds for downstream emissions capture, to reduce carbon and local pollution emissions. Motor fuel taxes should also account for congestion and other externalities associated with vehicle use, at least until...

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What Drives the Global Land Rush?

Selod, Harris; Deininger, Klaus W.; Arezki, Rabah - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011

This paper studies the determinants of foreign land acquisition for large-scale agriculture. To do so, gravity models are estimated using data on bilateral investment relationships, together with newly constructed indicators of agro-ecological suitability in areas with low population density as...

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Nigeria; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

This Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Nigeria highlights the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). NEEDS gives special support to agriculture, industry, small and medium-scale enterprises, and oil and gas. Under the plan, the government will seek long-term capital...

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