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Effects of privatization and ownership in transition economies
Estrin, Saul (contributor) - 2009
"The paper evaluates the effects of privatization in the post-communist economies and China. In post … institutional development. In China relatively more estimates suggest that privatization to domestic owners improves the level of …-communist economies, but foreign joint ventures rather than wholly owned foreign firms have a positive effect in China. Worker or …
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Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes, Accounting and Auditing : Module B - Institutional Framework for Corporate Financial Reporting, B.2 Listed Companies
World Bank - 2017
The purpose of this report is to gain an understanding of the financial reporting requirements for companies whose equity or debt securities are listed for trading on a regulated market in a jurisdiction in addition to or instead of the requirements for commercial enterprises in general. There...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012248293
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Foreign informational lobbying can enhance tourism : evidence from the Caribbean
Gawande, Kishore S. - 2009
"There exist legal channels for informational lobbying of U.S. policymakers by foreign principals. Foreign governments and private sector principals frequently and intensively use this institutional channel to lobby on trade and tourism issues. This paper empirically studies whether such...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011394128
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Malawi - Travel and Tourism : Realizing the Potential
World Bank - 2012
Malawi sits amid a vibrant Travel and Tourism (T&T) region that is growing rapidly and increasing its world market share. Proximate to countries with thriving T&T sectors, Malawi has a relatively underdeveloped diversity of natural, cultural, and man-made attractions. It is challenged to embrace...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012550775
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Albania - Building Competitiveness : Sector Case Studies - Apparel and Footwear, Tourism, and Mining
World Bank - 2012
Commitment to structural reforms and to economic stabilization has enabled high rates of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Albania since the start of transition, and consequent reductions in poverty. The crisis caused by the collapse of 'pyramid' investment schemes in late 1996 and early...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012550919
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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 Economic Opportunity was prepared in March 2011. The principal objective of the assignment is to provide policy guidance to decision-makers for strengthening the management of...
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Tourism, passport to development? : perspectives on the social and cultural effects of tourism in developing countries
Kadt, Emanuel de - 1979
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Blue Tourism in Islands and Small Tourism-Dependent Coastal States : Tools and Recovery Strategies
World Bank - 2022
Small island developing states and small tourism-dependent coastal states have been the most gravely impacted by global climate and Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic crises and are expected to face even greater economic and social challenges in the years to come. While information and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013544999
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Ethiopia - In Makeda's Footsteps : Towards a Strategy for Pro-Poor Tourism Development
World Bank - 2012
The Government of Ethiopia (GOE) has set in train an initiative to develop the tourism sector in Ethiopia. This study supports this objective through in depth analysis of the supply and demand sides of the sector and by proposing a focused and viable strategy to grow tourist visitation and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012553363
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Romania - Functional Review : Regional Development and Tourism
World Bank - 2013
The Functional Review of the Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism (MRDT FR) assesses the key functional strengths and weakness of MRDT with respect to its mandate and recommends actions that can help strengthen its efficiency and effectiveness. The review covers the main general...
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