A Commonwealth Vulnerability Index for Developing Countries: The Position of Small States

Keith Holmes, Michael Crossley
Publication Date: 01-2000
Stock Status: In stock

This paper presents a Commonwealth vulnerability index that is designed to quantify vulnerability, and hence provide a means to identify vulnerable states.

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ACP-EU Trade and Aid Co-operation: Post Lome IV

Alan Swinbank, Christine Phillips, David Hallam, Mathew McQueen
Publication Date: 01-1997
Stock Status: In stock

This paper examines the various options under consideration for future ACP-EU relations after the Lome IV Convention.

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After Lomé IV: A Strategy for ACP-EU Relations in the 21st Century

Christopher Stevens, Jane Kennan, Mathew McQueen
Publication Date: 01-1999
Stock Status: In stock

This paper focuses on the options on trade issues faced by the countries of the ACP group as they negotiated with the EU on a framework for future ACP-EU co-operation.

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Agricultural Export Subsidies and Developing Countries' Interests

Chris Milner, Wyn Morgan
Publication Date: 2004
Stock Status: In stock

The paper outlines the nature of export subsidies and discusses the effect of reform on developing countries.

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Agriculture in the Doha Round

David Bailey, Ivan Roberts, Neil Andrews
Publication Date: 2004
Stock Status: In stock

This report looks at the benefits of agricultural liberalisation.

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Alternative Special and Differential Arrangements for Small Economies

Michael Davenport
Publication Date: 2002
Stock Status: In stock

This paper examines the particular problems small states face in integrating into the world economy.

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An Evaluation of the Terms of Accession to the World Trade Organization: A Comparative Assessment of Services and Goods Sector Commitments by WTO Members and Acceding Countries

Manleen Dugal, Mohammad A. Razzaque, Roman Grynberg
Publication Date: 05-2006
Stock Status: In stock

This paper examines the relevant provisions for accession to the WTO .

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Assessing the Playing Field: International Cooperation in Tax Information Exchange

Camille Stoll-Davey
Publication Date: 05-2007
Stock Status: In stock

This paper provides the background to a continuing international debate on appropriate arrangements for the international exchange of tax information.

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Attracting Foreign Investment: New Trends, Sources and Policies

Sanjaya Lall
Publication Date: 01-1997
Stock Status: In stock

This paper examines recent trends in foreign direct investment in developing countries and provides policy suggestions on how to attract such investment.

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Beautiful But Costly: Business Costs in Small Remote Economies

L Alan Winters, Pedro M G Martins
Publication Date: 2004
Stock Status: In stock

This publication is a study of the operating costs confronting the private sector in small economies, with the view to determine whether these act as a fundamental impediment to trade and investment.

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Commodity Prices, Aid and Debt: Implications for LDCs, Small Vulnerable States and HIPCs

Mohammad A. Razzaque, Philip Osafo-Kwaako, Roman Grynberg
Publication Date: 2004
Stock Status: In stock

This study reveals the extent of persistent downward trends in commodity prices on least developed countries (LDCs), small vulnerable states (SVSs) and heavily indebted countries (HIPCs).

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Coping with International Capital Flows

David Vines, Richard Portes
Publication Date: 01-1997
Stock Status: In stock

This paper has been prepared to contribute to the deliberations of an intergovernmental working group set up to develop recommendations for national and international policies for attracting private flows for investment.

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Declining Agricultural Commodity Prices: Productivity Gain or Immiserising Growth?

D S Prasada Rao, Euan Fleming, Pauline Fleming
Publication Date: 05-2006
Stock Status: In stock

This study examines the major objectives for agricultural producers in developing countries.

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Delivering the Monterrey Consensus

Amartya Sen
Publication Date: 2002
Stock Status: In stock

This publication follows up the Monterrey Conference on Financing for Development, which mobilised commitment on the part of key donors and developing countries to advance the development agenda.

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Enhancing Private Capital Flows to Developing Countries

Amar Bhattacharya, Andreas Antoniou, Stephany Griffith-Jones
Publication Date: 2003
Stock Status: In stock

This publication incorporates the papers and proceedings of a Banking and Financial Services Symposium held in London in July 2002 on Enhancing Private Capital Flows to Developing Countries in the New International Context.

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Finance for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Caribbean

Erwin E Brewster
Publication Date: 09-2006
Stock Status: Out of stock - on order

This study explores the difficulties small and medium-sized enterprises have in accessing long-term financing and how these could be overcome.

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Financing for Development: Perspectives and Issues

Percy Mistry
Publication Date: 2002
Stock Status: Out of stock

This publication addresses the key issues surrounding financing for development (FfD), the subject of the International UN Conference on Financing for Development (UNCFD) in Mexico in 2002.

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Fisheries Issues in WTO and ACP-EU Trade Negotiations

Roman Grynberg
Publication Date: 2003
Stock Status: In stock

Three papers presented at a meeting of African, Caribbean and Pacific Fisheries and Trade experts in April 2003.

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From Doha to Cancun

Bridget Chilala, Ivan Mbirimi, Roman Grynberg
Publication Date: 01-2003
Stock Status: In stock

This paper brings together articles relating to key issues of trade liberalisation under negotiation in the Doha Development Round.

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Gender Impacts of Government Revenue Collection: The Case of Taxation

Caren Grown , Kathleen Barnett
Publication Date: 03-2004
Stock Status: In stock

This title provides information to assist in the analysis of potential gender bias in tax systems and the design of gender-sensitive revenue measures.

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HIPCs: Economic Prospects, Long Term Debt Sustainability and the Role of Investment

Dinesh Dodhia
Publication Date: 11-2004
Stock Status: In stock

This paper provides a review of the economic prospects for HIPCs in the global context.

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Implications for Developing Countries of Likely Reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union

Alan Swinbank, Kate Jordan, Nick Beard
Publication Date: 01-1999
Stock Status: In stock

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Integrating the Economy and the Environment: Policy and Practice

Publication Date: 01-1997
Stock Status: In stock

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the key conceptual, policy and practical aspects of integrating economic and environmental policies.

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International Financial Services Sectors in Small Vulnerable Economies: Challenges and Prospects

Andreas Antoniou, Daniel Boamah, Dwight K Veneer, Jason Sharman, Percy Mistry
Publication Date: 01-2003
Stock Status: In stock

Looks at current trends in financial regulation and supervision and particularly their impact on small vulnerable economies.

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International Technology Transfer to Developing Countries

Kamal Saggi
Publication Date: 04-2004
Stock Status: In stock

This title provides a thorough overview of the economics of ITT relevant to developing countries.

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Investment Incentives in Commonwealth Developed Countries and the WTO Investment Negotiations

Michael Davenport
Publication Date: 2003
Stock Status: In stock