Energy, Wealth and Governance in the Caucasus and Central Asia
Energy, Wealth and Governance in the Caucasus and Central Asia

Author: Richard Auty

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-08-21

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 1134194145

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Drawing upon recent progress in development economics and political science, the book provides fresh analysis of the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries transition to a market economy by tracing the impact of natural resource endowment. The book examines the synergies between energy-rich and energy-poor states and highlights the practical consequences of both well-managed and poorly-managed deployment of energy. Featuring contributions from prominent specialists on resource-driven economies, the book argues that unless CCA elites change the way in which they deploy natural resource, revenues regional development will fall short of its potential with possible disastrous consequences. The contributors apply the experience of the developing market economies to demonstrate that the region still holds considerable potential to become an important, stable supplier of raw materials and a source of industrial demand to the global economy. However, the CCA is equally likely to become a threat to the global economy as a consequence of the misuse of energy revenues to promote the interests of predatory political elites.

Trade Performance and Regional Integration of the CIS Countries
Trade Performance and Regional Integration of the CIS Countries

Author: Lev M. Freinkman

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9780821358962

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This paper sets out a detailed quantitative analysis, based on standard econometric models, of the trade trends in the CIS countries, focusing on its low-income members; as well examining the nature of the existing CIS intra-bloc trade. Findings include that overall, progress in the trade area was slower in the low-income economies (CIS-7) than in the higher income CIS members, reflected in lower overall export level and slower export growth, a higher trade deficit, and a lower share of manufacturing exports. On balance, the CIS free trade area is a beneficial, trade-facilitating bloc, although the potential benefits of CIS trade integration remain badly underutilised.

The Low-Income Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States
The Low-Income Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States

Author: Sarosh Sattar

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2004-04-22

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9781589063211

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The CIS-7 Initiative was launched in 2002 and endorsed by ministers from the CIS-7 and donor countries, with the objective of promoting poverty reduction, economic growth, and debt sustainability among the seven poorest countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This volume draws from the follow-up conference held in Lucerne, Switzerland, in January 2003. The objective of this conference was to achieve an understanding of the development agenda in the seven countries and the key policy measures to be taken by the governments and donors to improve future prospects for the countries’ populations.

Economics of the Caspian Oil and Gas Wealth
Economics of the Caspian Oil and Gas Wealth

Author: Y. Kalyuzhnova

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2008-07-24

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 0230227554

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This book explores the economic challenges involved in managing hydrocarbon wealth in the Caspian region, and looks at how to design an optimal energy policy. The book draws on the Author's experience in dealing with the governments of the region, and her knowledge of the role of major companies in the area.

From Disintegration to Reintegration
From Disintegration to Reintegration

Author: Harry G. Broadman

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2006-02-09

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 0821361988

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As the world marketplace becomes ever more globalized, much is at stake for the prosperity of hundreds of millions of people in Europe and Central Asia as the region's transition process continues through its second decade. Understanding the underlying dynamics shaping the contours and most salient impacts of international integration that have emerged and likely to emerge prospectively in the region is thus a crucial challenge for the medium term economic development agenda, not only for policymakers in the countries on themselves, but also for their trading partners, the international financial institutions, the donor community and the future of the world trading system as a whole. This book addresses this challenge.