Der Artikel zeichnet die quantitative Entwicklung von Unternehmen bis zu 200 Beschäftigten in Rußland seit 1987 nach, weil Neugründungen vor allem in dieser Betriebsgrößenklassen stattfanden. Danach wird die Verteilung von Unternehmen unter 1.000 Beschäftigten in der Industrie analysiert....

This paper discusses key findings of the Second Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility for Albania. The outlook for 2007 is positive, with growth projected at 6 percent. These developments owe much to good macroeconomic policies. All quantitative program targets were met. The...

Economic stability of the Philippines was discussed in this report. Private investment remained low by regional standards, but there are tentative signs of a revival. These developments and favorable global conditions led to a surge in foreign exchange inflows and the external value of the peso....