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Policy-makers across developing economies are implementing different forms of special economic zones (SEZs): programs intended to catalyze economic growth. The SEZ program is aimed at attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to increase firm-level investment and improve firm-level productivity...
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The government recognizes that inadequate basic infrastructure and a severe shortage of accessible land discourages greenfield investments and industrial development.Bangladesh has one of the world's most cost competitive, sizeable supply of labor, ideal for labor-intensive production in sectors...
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The Government of Mauritius is implementing the Mauritius Africa Strategy, which is focused on positioning Mauritius as a bridge for investment and trade in order to open new markets in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A cornerstone of this strategy is sharing the successful experience of Mauritius in...
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The Dominican Republic is often considered an example of the successful implementation of Special Economic Zones (henceforth SEZs) in the Western hemisphere. The zones fueled economic growth during the 1980s and 1990s and, while they experienced a sharp decline in employment due in part to the...
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Namibia should be congratulated on their forward looking and energetic public sector because of the strategic vision of … technical and organizational infrastructureused to define, design, and administer the identity management system in Namibia …. Namibia appears to be in a transitional phase with respect to putting in place the infrastructure needed for making their …
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This Public Expenditure Review (PER) is the first for Namibia's health sector. Namibia is an upper-middle income … one of the highest Gini coefficients in the world, the society is highly unequal. In addition, the size of Namibia … Namibian government is committed to improve health outcomes. Namibia's 5th National Development Plan (NDP5) for 2017-2022 aims …
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The note describes Namibia's approach to support domestic economic development via mandating investment of a percentage … underdeveloped capital market. Namibian approach diverges from international practice. Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory …
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Since gaining independence in 1990, Namibia has undertaken an economic transformation and experienced strong economic … growth. Despite decades marked by progress, deep underlying challenges remain in Namibia, undermining the prospects for … further advancement. Namibia has been in recession since 2016 and public finances have continued to deteriorate. The global …
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A successful demobilization and reintegration program (DRP) for ex-combatants is the key to an effective transition from war to peace. The success of this first step following the signing of a peace accord signals the end to organized conflict and thereby provides the security necessary for...
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