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World Bank - 2010

This report reviews the status of Maghreb countries' economic integration with the world, with the Arab world, and within the Maghreb itself. It focuses on trade in goods and services, labor and capital flows, financial integration and cross-border infrastructure integration. It discusses the...

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Turkey's evolving trade integration into pan-European markets

Ng, Francis - 2006

"This is an empirical paper seeking to identify the mode of Turkey's integration into global markets in general, and … following observations. First, thanks to steady expansion of trade in goods and services since the mid-1980s, Turkey has become … highly integrated into the world economy. Second, Turkey's export performance in 1996-2004 in EU markets bears strong …

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Greening the Economy of Europe and Central Asia

World Bank - 2024

The impacts of climate change are significantly affecting the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region, with high carbon emissions due to its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and energy-intensive economies. To transition to clean energy, substantial private and public investment and diverse policies...

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Rural, environment, and social development strategies for the Europe and Central Asia region

World Bank - 2000

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Trade Facilitation in the Caucasus : Final Report

World Bank - 2013

From 15 May to 2 June 2000 COWI conducted a mission to the three Caucasian republics of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia, spending about one week in each country. The mission established an initial overview of trade facilitation issues and conducted an outline Trade Facilitation Audit for the...

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Crisis within a Crisis? : How the Financial Crisis Highlights Power Sector Vulnerabilities in Europe and Central Asia Region

World Bank - 2010

The global financial crisis severely affected economies in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECA). Currencies depreciated across the region. Government tax revenues declined sharply leading to high budget deficits and rising levels of public debt. Tightening credit supply and deteriorating...

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Rising Food and Energy Prices in Europe and Central Asia

World Bank - 2011

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the channels through which rising commodity prices might affect countries in the Europe and Central Asia Region (ECA) in the short run and to indicate which countries are most likely to be significantly affected. This paper discusses the effects of the...

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Response Note to COVID-19 in Europe and Central Asia : Policy and Practice Recommendations

World Bank - 2020

The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Education Team's vision is for education systems to empower all to reach their full potential. In line with this vision, the purpose of this guidance note is to provide recommendations and policy advice for decision-makers on potential education responses to the...

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Overlooked : Examining the Impact of Disasters and Climate Shocks on Poverty in the Europe and Central Asia Region

World Bank - 2021

When a disaster strikes, it not only affects households' physical assets, but also their income levels and ability to contribute to the local economy. Critically, these socio-economic disparities shape not only the severity of shocks on household-level economies, but also the duration of...

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Crises, capital controls, and financial integration

Levy Yeyati, Eduardo - 2008

"This paper analyzes the effects of capital controls and crises on international financial integration, using data on stocks from emerging economies that trade in domestic and international markets. The cross-market premium (the ratio between the domestic and international market price of...

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