Given the capital intensity of network utilities, the remuneration of both historic and new investments is a major determinant of consumer prices, typically accounting for around two thirds of total costs....
Type: NewsletterReport#: 30526Date: November 1, 2004Author:
Antmann, Pedro ;
Foster, Vivien
Contents: Good investment climate vital for ending poverty, says WDR 2005. Let's make the world more equitable and more safe, says Bank president. Fiscal reform necessary to improve development delivery...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 33476Date: November 1, 2004
The note presents an overview on policy measures to cool down the economy, which appear to have had some success, but it is too early to call the end of the investment boom, known as "overheating". Looking...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 34456Date: November 1, 2004
The Bank's Carbon Finance Business (CFB) has made significant efforts in the development of the carbon market, first by launching the Prototype Carbon Fund to demonstrate how to cost-effectively achieve...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 35157Date: October 22, 2004Author:
Cormier, Charles [editor]
The expansion of the EU in May 2004 has stirred a controversial debate about .tax competition among the EU members. Some countries argue that the lower corporate tax rates in the new member countries...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 32590Date: October 4, 2004Author:
Lawson, Thomas
This note first discusses the findings of the workshop on Government Donor Harmonization and Alignment, and whose outcome includes two significant documents to improve the effectiveness of aid to Cambodia:...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 31085Date: October 1, 2004Author:
Saroeun, Bou [editor]
In this issue: upcoming events in Brasilia; education for all (EFA) meetings; EFA global monitoring report launch; fast track initiative (FTI) meetings; new staff join the FTI secretariat; FTI catalytic...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 48537Date: October 1, 2004
The expansion of the EU in May 2004 has stirred a controversial debate about .tax competition among the EU members. Some countries argue that the lower corporate tax rates in the new member countries...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 32590Date: October 1, 2004Author:
Lawson, Thomas
This Note is prepared by the World Bank Colombo Office to review the trends of some of the key indicators which have an impact on the financial sector performance. The main indicators identified in the...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 36045Date: October 1, 2004
The role of exports and qualified industrial zones in economic growth. Recent economic developments. Benchmarking Jordan's private sector environment. Bank Group operations.
Type: NewsletterReport#: 37127Date: October 1, 2004
This newsletter is a quarterly publication of the Lebanon Country Office. This issue features: Editorial: To the People of Lebanon; Perspectives for Pharmaceutical Reform in Lebanon; Recent Economic Developments;...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 37124Date: October 1, 2004Author:
Bou Habib, Chadi ;
Dessus, Sebastien C. ;
El Khalil, Zeina ;
Karam, Hadia ;
Razzaz, Omar Ahmad Munif ;
Saba, Joseph P. ;
Seiter, Andreas ;
Zacchia, Paolo B. ;
Ziade, Mona
The International Comparison Program (ICP) is a series of statistical surveys held worldwide to collect price data for a sample of commonly bought goods and services. This issue includes the following...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 35272Date: October 1, 2004
This newsletter highlights some of the many policies, programs, and initiatives of the World Bank (WB) which may involve or be of interest to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). This includes: World Bank...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 60545Date: October 1, 2004
The three Central American countries examined in this study suffered violent internal conflicts during the 1980s but faced the 1990s largely at peace and with a renewed sense of hope. As in most post-conflict...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 26390Date: October 1, 2004Author:
De Ferranti, David ;
De Nevers, Michele E. ;
El-Gammal, Yasser Aabdel-Aleem Awny ;
Fraeters, Han ;
Humplick Ep Leautier, Ann Frances ;
Jarvis, Michael ;
Liu Jian ;
Malhotra, Mohini ;
Malloch Brown, Mark ;
Mkapa, Benjamin William ;
Piazza, Alan L. ;
Turnava, Natia ;
Wolfensohn, James D. ;
Zagha, N. Roberto
This Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region poverty team newsletter includes some of the following headlines: growth essential for poverty reduction; regional household data launched; Russia World Trade...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 49204Date: October 1, 2004
The expansion of the EU in May 2004 has stirred a controversial debate about .tax competition among the EU members. Some countries argue that the lower corporate tax rates in the new member countries...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 32590Date: October 1, 2004Author:
Lawson, Thomas
This Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility Quarterly Report comprises a summary and the report. The summary includes: introduction; councel news, the technical advisory panel, program management...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 41722Date: September 30, 2004
This Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility Quarterly Report comprises a summary and the report. The summary includes: introduction; councel news, the technical advisory panel, program management...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 41722Date: September 30, 2004
One controversial aspect of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is its impact on Mexican agriculture, particularly on poor corn farmers. Several policy advocacy groups have argued that NAFTA...
Type: NewsletterReport#: 32109Date: September 24, 2004Author:
Fiess, Norbert Matthias ;
Lederman, Daniel
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