Russian market is main hope for Belarus economy

The manufacturing sector is still oriented towards Russia while refining depends on crude imports

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Russian regions will benefit unevenly from recovery

Regional imbalances are underscored by local budget pressures and substantial variation in income levels

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Despite the significance of agriculture to employment and food security, sectoral reforms are lagging

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Growing cities present an opportunity for increasing domestic production, especially in the agriculture sector

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Agricultural policy has shifted significantly over the past year

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A wave of fires is set to undermine growth prospects and the government's chances of retaining power

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The government will announce the budget on February 1, while the economy is experiencing the impact of demonetisation

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Slumping domestic demand, not improved competitiveness, drove the record trade surplus in 2016

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The government is taking steps to improve the country's investment regulations and laws

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Fears of a protectionist and pro-Moscow US government have triggered a personnel shake-up in Ottawa

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