Recent discussions about the low effectiveness of development assistance have generated new approaches with respect to incentive structures and institutional innovation on the recipient side. The equally relevant incentive structure on the donor side, however, has been largely neglected so far....

Topics: - The economic and structural transformation of the new EU Member States - International linkages and the macroeconomic performance of the new EU Member States - Macroeconomic adjustment in the new EU Member States - Policy Panel

Going back to Krugman’s seminal work in 1991, various new economic geography models have been developed. At present, related empirical work is relatively sparse and not sufficient for validating the new economic geography framework. Objective of the conference is to discuss current...

The current global environment poses both a threat and an opportunity for Africa. Taking advantage of the openings afforded by trade and investment, while managing the risks and focusing on benefits for the poorest, is the central African challenge in economic policy making. The policies needed...

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