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Rolling Back Russia's Spatial Disparities : Re-assembling the Soviet Jigsaw Under a Market Economy
World Bank Group - 2018
Russia's spatial disparities stem largely from its economic geography, which is unique and has no parallels even when … and even lower population densities than Russia, a large share of their populations live near the border or the sea. In … contrast, Russia's people are more dispersed inland. Moreover, the populations of Australia and Canada are concentrated in …
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Central Asia's Horticulture Sector : Capitalizing on New Export Opportunities in Chinese and Russian Markets
World Bank Group - 2020
In China, changing demographics, rising incomes and shifting consumer preferences have resulted in an ever-growing demand for food that is more varied, healthier and of higher quality and this demand is set to persist well into the future. According to International Monetary Fund projections...
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Russia Economic Report, No. 44, December 2020 : Russia's Economy Loses Momentum Amidst COVID-19 Resurgence; Awaits Relief from Vaccine
World Bank Group - 2020
In Q2, Russia's GDP contracted sharply, faced with domestic supply and demand, and terms of trade shocks. Yet supported …
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Rwanda Economic Update, June 2021 : The Role of the Private Sectorin Closing the Infrastructure Gap
World Bank Group - 2021
The Rwanda Economic Update (REU) analyzes recent economic developments and prospects, as well as Rwanda's policy priorities. The REU is intended for a wide audience of policymakers, business leaders, other market participants, analysts of Rwanda's economy, and civil society. It draws on data...
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What's Holding Back the Private Sector in MENA? : Lessons from the Enterprise Survey
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - 2016
report - "What's Holding Back the Private Sector in MENA? Lessons from the Enterprise Survey". The report addresses four … report is based on the results of the MENA Enterprise Survey which was designed and financed jointly by the EBRD, the EIB and …
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Private Sector Economic Impacts from Identification Systems
World Bank Group - 2018
Identification systems are a core component of sustainable development policies in countries with diverse economic, demographic, and political contexts. The role of digital identification systems in the private sector is equally large. The efficient, accurate, and secure use of personal identity...
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Private Health Policy Toolkit for Africa : Tools for Engaging the Private Health Sector
World Bank Group - 2013
There is growing recognition that the private health sector is a significant source of health care in most African countries. According to "Healthy Partnerships: How Governments Can Engage the Private Sector to Improve Health in Africa" (2010), the private sector share of total health...
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The African Regional Weather Enterprise : Current Private Sector Landscape
World Bank Group - 2023
Enterprise (ARWE). The study begins with a global industry overview of 87 participating companies who either work in or have …
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Farm Restructuring in Uzbekistan : How Did It Go and What is Next?
World Bank Group - 2019
In January 2019, Uzbekistan started a new farm restructuring1. It is said to seek to optimize the use of farmland by increasing the size of farms producing wheat and cotton, reallocating land to more efficient farmers and even clusters, and improving crop rotation options. This is not the first...
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Ghana Rising : Accelerating Economic Transformation and Creating Jobs
World Bank Group - 2021
Ghana has been a rising growth star and a beacon of hope in West Africa. Strong economic growth over the past two decades led to a near doubling of GDP per capita, lifting the country through the threshold for middle-income status in 2011. GDP per capita grew by an average of 3 percent per year...
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