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Reforming the Corporate Governance of Italian Banks
Jassaud, Nadège - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Sound corporate governance is essential for a well-functioning banking system and the integrity of financial markets …. The paper discusses the corporate governance of Italian banks, its regulatory framework, and the specific challenges … improving their corporate governance, more needs to be done. In this regard, further improvements should include: (i …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010959465
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Italy; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This Selected Issues paper for Italy presents updated estimates of potential growth for Italy, using new techniques that draw on co-movements of output, employment, and inflation over the business cycle to distinguish trends from cycles. The paper provides an assessment of an...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825027
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How Does Privatization Work? Ownership Concentration and Enterprise Performance in Ukraine
Pivovarsky, Alexander - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001
This paper investigates the relationship between ownership concentration and enterprise performance in Ukraine. Using data on 376 medium and large enterprises, it finds that ownership concentration is positively associated with enterprise performance in Ukraine. The paper also finds that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826048
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Portugal; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Technical Note: Investor Protection, Disclosure, and Financial Literacy
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
protection and corporate governance. Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM) is the regulator in charge on ensuring … compliance with disclosure issues as well as the corporate governance framework. It has also participated in the creation of a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242466
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Australia; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Technical Note: Investor Protection, Disclosure, and Financial Literacy
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This study reviews selected issues on investor protection and corporate governance in Australia, and concludes that the … corporate governance framework for Australian-listed companies is largely healthy and dynamic. Shareholder activism is an … important element of corporate governance because it promotes compliance and implementation of disclosure and corporate …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243130
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This paper provides an initial comprehensive framework for Afghanistan to build institutions, sustain growth, and reduce poverty. First, macroeconomic, political, and security risks were identified. As the interim strategy presents a very ambitious five-year framework, there is an urgent need...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244877
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Although Afghanistan has made significant gains over the years, vulnerabilities remain. The economic program Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) has been developed to sustain democracy, reduce poverty, and improve growth. ANDS, an important milestone in the rebuilding and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245179
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Afghanistan National Development Strategy: First Annual Report (2008/09)
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses key findings of the First Annual Report (2008/09) on the Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS). The economic and security situation was particularly challenging during the first year of ANDS implementation (1387 or 2008/09) owing to rapid increases in food and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245278
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Guinea; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper—Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) are prepared by member countries in broad consultation with stakeholders and development partners, including the staffs of the World Bank and the IMF. Updated every three years with annual progress reports, they describe the country’s...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245452
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Inclusive Growth, Institutions, and the Underground Economy
Mohommad, Adil; Singh, Anoop; Jain-Chandra, Sonali - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
Worldwide protests against the perceived lack of economic opportunity and failure of governance have refocused … state capacity to deliver governance and strong institutions, which in turn discourages participation in and expansion of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009654165