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Philippines Economic Update, October 2018 : Staying in the Course Amid Global Uncertainty
World Bank Group - 2018
The Philippines' economic growth outlook remains positive, yet downside risks have increased. An expected slowdown in global trade in the medium term is likely to further dampen Philippine exports. Nevertheless, baseline economic growth is projected at 6.5 percent in 2018, 6.7 percent in 2019,...
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Geotechnical Risk
World Bank Group - 2021
geotechnical issues and recommended risk mitigation and management measures. The investigation, design, and construction of dams …
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The Lao Trade Story : Implementing Trade Policy and Trade Facilitation Reforms in Lao PDR
World Bank Group - 2016
In 2015, Lao PDR is virtually unrecognizable from what it was just a decade ago. A more open, more outward trade landscape has transformed the country from a closed-off backwater into a fast-growing developing country, complete with coffee shops, restaurants, and billboards lining the streets of...
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Policy Options for Liberalizing Philippine Maritime Cabotage Restrictions
World Bank Group - 2014
The purpose of this policy note is to present reform options on cabotage liberalization. The goal of cabotage liberalization is to help i) foster more competition in the domestic shipping industry, ii) reduce shipping cost, and iii) improve efficiency, maritime services, and safety standards....
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Opening for Business : Myanmar Diagnostic Trade Integration Study
World Bank Group - 2016
As part of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) program for Trade-Related Assistance to Least Developed Countries (LCDs), which Myanmar joined in April 2013, the Government of Myanmar has asked the World Bank Group (WBG) to be the implementing agency for a Diagnostic Trade Integration Study...
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Jamaica Customs Act : WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Gap Analysis
World Bank Group - 2016
This paper reviews the alignment of the customs act of Jamaica to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and recommends changes where gaps are identified. In part II of this paper, the customs act is reviewed against each of the TFA technical measures, in order...
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Modernizing Trade in Pakistan : Policy Reform Handbook
World Bank Group - 2019
This handbook intends to be a resource for those interested in trade policy reform, in Pakistan and elsewhere. It arose from the Pakistan trade and investment policy program (PTIPP). The PTIPP was designed to work on trade, competitiveness, and gender in Pakistan. This handbook focuses on two...
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Vietnam : Deepening International Integration and Implementing the EVFTA
World Bank Group - 2020
) crisis has clearly shown, diversified markets and supply chains will be key in the future global context to managing the risk … globalization are increasingly being debated and questioned. However, in the case of Vietnam, the benefits have been clear in terms … terms of trade and investment. This report explores the issues of globalization and the integration of Vietnam into the …
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Republic of El Salvador Country Environmental Analysis : Improving Environmental Management to Address Trade Liberalization and Infrastructure Expansion
World Bank Group - 2006
El Salvador, a small country with limited national resources, needs to grow through its main comparative advantage, which is its strong culture of competitive businesses. To do so, however, the government needs to ensure that the best affordable environmental management is in place to secure...
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