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  Role of multilateral and regional trade disciplines: Kyrgyzstan’s experience

  Center for Social and Economic Research in Kyrgyzstan,, Kyrgyzstan, 2004

  This paper analyzes the process of Kyrgyzstan’s WTO accession and its impact on the republic’s economy and foreign trade balance.The author’s main finding is that the republic’s accession to the WTO did not improve the country’s imports and exports and did not lead to a significant increase in FDI.
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  National energy policy for Russia

  Institute of Energy Policy,, Russian Federation, 2003

  [The full text of this paper is in Russian language only.] This report analyzes the state of the Russian energy sector and proposes several reforms that are needed to meet the increasing demand for energy.According to the paper, Russia currently lacks a coherent energy policy, as the energy sector remains monopolized and heavily regulated at the same time.
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  Sustainable economic development policy for Armenia

  United Nations Development Program in Armenia,, Armenia, 2003

  The paper sets out a methodological framework for an Armenian economic development strategy and discusses specific development models the country could adopt to achieve long-term economic objectives.
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  Results of a national public opinion poll

  Independent Institute of Socio-Economic and Political Studies,, Belarus, 2002

  Within the framework of the project 'Strengthening Role of Independent Social Research and Expert Networks in Belarus' IISEPS conducted a nation public opinion poll interviewing 1464 persons aged 18 and above. The questionnaire covered a wide range of areas to explore existing attitudes to political course and economic development.
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  Young people in South Eastern Europe: from risk to empowerment

  World Bank, 2004

  This paper looks at the situation of youth in South Eastern Europe (SEE). It asks the following questions: How are young people at risk? What are the economic and social implications of these risks? How are youth disadvantaged in the labour market?
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  How are workers with family responsibilities faring in the workplace?

  International Labour Organization, 2004

  This paper looks at how discrimination associated with family responsibilities can lead to reduced incomes and a vicious cycle of poverty. Based on interviews of workers in Botswana, Honduras, Mexico, the Russian Federation, the United States, and Vietnam, this paper examines how family responsibilities affect the ability of parents to get jobs, keep jobs and earn a living wage.
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  Innocenti Social Monitor 2004: the MONEE Project CEE/CIS/Baltic states

  UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre, 2004

  This paper reviews four areas of child poverty and well-being in CEE, CIS and Baltic States, exploring links with issues such as economic growth, labour markets, migration and drugs use. It argues that a rights based approach must be taken to ensure inclusion, participation and redistribution of the benefits of economic progress.
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  Reversing the epidemic: facts and policy options

  United Nations Development Programme, 2004

  This report outlines the available data on HIV/AIDS in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and explores the necessary policy choices to halt the spread of the disease. The paper explores the epidemiological trends in the area and the factors which drive the epidemic. It outlines the impact of the epidemic, and reviews human rights and HIV/AIDS.
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  Post-adaptation growth recovery in Poland and Russia: similarities and differences

  Center for Social and Economic Research, Poland, 2004

  The authors analyze the economic and social trends in Russia and Poland during the period of economic transformation.According to the authors, one common feature of economic transformation was a deep decline in output, the causes of which were depressed aggregate demand and a shift in the cost level and structure, as well as the collapse of incentives that existed under the old system.
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  Knowledge based restructuring in transition economies: the role of business environment, competition and ICT

  Transformation, Integration and Globalization Economic Research, Poland, 2004

  What drives the innovation process in transition economies and what is the impact of information and communications technology (ICT) availability and competitive pressure on innovation?The author notes that there is considerable variation in the degree to which economies and enterprises have reallocated their resources, restructured their businesses and successfully applied available technologi

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