OECD

  • Sep 25, 2003
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AFRICA: Aid conditionalities

Conditions on financial and other aid have seldom been effective, and they have been weakened...

Africa
  • Sep 17, 2003
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AFRICA: International aid

In Africa, the equity case for aid -- that it will raise income per head relative to donor...

Africa
  • Jun 30, 2003
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INTERNATIONAL: Trade and investment

Foreign direct investment shapes the direction and magnitude of international trade flows, yet...

International
  • Jun 20, 2003
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RUSSIA/INTERNATIONAL: FATF accession

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) yesterday decided to admit Russia and South Africa as full...

Russia
  • May 28, 2003
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IRELAND: Competitiveness worries

The country's international cost competitiveness risks further erosion without near-term...

Ireland
  • Apr 29, 2003
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INTERNATIONAL: Migration report

Migration policy impinges upon economic competitiveness, government spending, social stability,...

International
  • Apr 28, 2003
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INTERNATIONAL: Migration report

International
  • Apr 24, 2003
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RUSSIA/OECD: Optimistic outlook

The OECD expects 5.0% GDP growth in Russia in 2003, after 4.3% last year.

Russia