In the first five months of 2018, socio-economic dynamic improved; however, there was no sustainable growth in most regions. Russian territories' budgets have also improved: in the course of presidential elections, regional transfers have substantially grown, and so have social expenditures

The fruit value chain has high growth potential in export markets with opportunities forincreased participation of small farmers. Growth in global demand for fresh fruit and relatedprocessed fruit products presents opportunities for developing countries to participate in highvalue markets....

This study evaluates the potential for regional value chains in agro-processing to drive regional growth, industrialisation and development. This follows growth in agricultural productivity and increased demand for processed food within the region, coupled with rising global agro- and commodity...

Public-private collaboration in productive development policy in Costa Rica frequently takes the form of policy co-governance: an autonomous institution in charge of policy for a particular economic sector is created, with a board of directors comprising representatives from both the public and...

Since the late 1970s, the Chinese government has been undertaking major efforts in developing their countries economy by means of industrial policy. However, a more narrow approach to industrial policy has been pursued only since 2010, with the initiation of the 'Strategic Emerging Industries'...

Public-private collaboration in productive development policy in Costa Rica frequently takes the form of policy co-governance: an autonomous institution in charge of policy for a particular economic sector is created, with a board of directors comprising representatives from both the public and...

The policy brief synthesises key policy findings from Area 3. The over-riding goal is to foster the transition to a new growth path for Europe, with a dynamic manufacturing and services base, greater social inclusiveness, less unemployment and higher sustainability based on excellence in clean...

The process of economic reforms launched in 1978, and gradually extended until current days, has catapulted China into a stellar growth trajectory that has proven highly resilient. In this paper, we estimate the effect on economic development of China's industrial policy, in particular, the...

Existing explanations of China's dramatic economic growth since 1978 have neglected a key piece of the China Puzzle, that is, China since 1978 has been a typical “East Asian Developmental State (EADS)” with a long socialist legacy that regularly deploys industrial and science & technology...