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Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI). Despite recent steps, governance remains weak. The slowdown in non-oil real growth is a …
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The key findings of the Czech Republic’s 2010 Article IV Consultation are discussed. Large foreign direct investment inflows fostered trade integration, underpinning an export-led expansion. Higher initial standard of living contained consumption convergence pressures. An improved fiscal...
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report reveals that a number of decisive steps have been taken to promote political governance. Training sessions organized …
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Afghanistan has made important achievements in recent years. The 2011 Article IV Consultation highlights that authorities have taken steps to lay the foundation for economic stability and growth, despite a very difficult security situation and the challenges associated with building political...
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The paper focuses on the workings of the Medium-Term Development Program (MTDP) of the Kyrgyz Republic. Raising living standards as well as taking measures for reducing poverty have been cited as the main priority areas of the strategy, and the measures to be undertaken to bring about...
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This paper examines Gibraltar’s Detailed Assessment Report of the Observance of the Insurance Core Principles. Foreign establishments operating in Gibraltar are all European Union (EU)-based and therefore covered by EU directives, including the directive on freedom of establishment. A key...
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This paper suggests avenues for strengthening the governance and management of the Japanese Government Pension … major governance reform that aimed at increasing the transparency and autonomy of the fund. While much improved, the new … governance structure still falls short of international best practices and in some aspects does not meet some of the basic …
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place internal and external governance mechanisms and investment controls to ensure the sound management of these funds and … pension fund governance and investment management. In particular, the requirements of accountability, suitability and … transparency are broadly met by these reserve funds. However, some specific details of the funds’ governance and investment …
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national objectives. These funds have raised concerns about: (i) financial stability, (ii) corporate governance and (iii … of portfolios that increase risk. Enhancing governance and transparency of SWFs is important, but such considerations …
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