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Options for Continuing Energy Reforms in Uzbekistan
October 8, 2008 14:13

Current paper explores energy perpectives in Uzbekistan by sectors (electric power, heating, water) and offers recommendations to the government on priority areas.

Textile Industry in Uzbekistan: Problems and Prospects
October 8, 2008 13:55

Current research paper explores the global trends and their impact on the textile industry of Uzbekistan, advantages of developing the textile industry in Uzbekistan, and challenges in the domestic and foreign markets.

Microfinance in Uzbekistan: Current State and Future Prospects
October 8, 2008 13:45

Current research work explores international experience with microfinance and the current state of microfinancing in Uzbekistan. The paper concludes with a list of recommendation to the government of Uzbekistan in elaborating a comprehensive microfinance support program.

Current Condition and Perspectives of Reforming the System of Executive Power in the Republic of Uzbekistan
October 8, 2008 12:58

The report includes review of the current condition of public and economic administration, analysis of legislative-normative basis, analysis of the structure and functions of the central executive authorities, features of sector administration formed in Uzbekistan during the years of independence.

Approaches to organization and methodology of elaboration of medium run plans of social- economic development in Uzbekistan
October 8, 2008 12:20

The research aims to identify the main stages for elaborating the first medium run indicative plan of socio-economic development and, based upon the methodology of financial programming, introduce the first indicative plan for the period of 2003-2008 as well as to develop the set of measures for reaching targets of socio economic development outlined in the research up to the year 2008.

EPIN Newsletter - September 2008
September 29, 2008 13:20

Sep 2008 EPIN Newsletter is a monthly publication aimed at enhancing the visibility of EPIN members. Each issue contains information on events and new publications inside each institution, as well as news about EPIN website and events conducted in the framework of EPIN.

Caucasus & Central Asia (CCA) Review - August 2008
September 10, 2008 12:22

Contents:

  • Implications and preventive measures of early fiscal expansion in Azerbaijan
  • Governmental structural reform to fight corruption and economic crime in Georgia
  • Foreign trade and its social implications in Uzbekistan
  • Energy efficiency and sustainability of energy policies in the CCA countries

EPIN Newsletter - August 2008
September 2, 2008 10:31

Aug EPIN Newsletter is a monthly publication aimed at enhancing the visibility of EPIN members. Each issue contains information on events and new publications inside each institution, as well as news about EPIN website and events conducted in the framework of EPIN.

EPIN Newsletter - July 2008
August 12, 2008 12:10

Jul EPIN Newsletter is a monthly publication aimed at enhancing the visibility of EPIN members. Each issue contains information on events and new publications inside each institution, as well as news about EPIN website and events conducted in the framework of EPIN.

EPIN Working Paper №18 (draft version) - The Review of Microfinance Development in Central Asia
August 4, 2008 12:34

Current paper analyzes the microfinance policies and institutions in a number of countries in Central Asia. The emphasis is given to the role and importance of microfinance as an effective measure in poverty alleviation. It presents a detailed analysis of regional microfinance programmes and their role in area based development, as well as the demand for the microfinance services in Uzbekistan.

EPIN Working Paper №17 (draft version) - The Review of Microfinance Approaches to Reduce Poverty and Unemployment
August 4, 2008 11:48

This paper reviews scientific literature that covers the issues of unemployment, poverty, microfinance, as well as the views of various authors on its essence, goals, forms and methods. The paper thoroughly discusses the ways through which the microfinance may reduce poverty and unemployment. A number of examples of microfinance programs in many countries and their effects are discussed.

EPIN Working Paper № 16 (draft version) - Macroeconomic Policy in Tajikistan
August 1, 2008 10:45

Current paper deals with the issue of economic reforms in Tajikistan. The monetary concept of economic reform is thoroughly discussed here, and its positive and negative sides of applying it to the Tajik case are studied.

EPIN Working Paper № 15 (draft version) - Macroeconomic Forecasting Models Suitable for Transition Economies
August 1, 2008 10:37

This paper is devoted to the literature review in the area of economic reforms in Tajikistan. The paper emphasized the necessity of using applied tools in the process of reforms, macroeconomic forecasting models being one of them.

EPIN Working Paper №14 (draft version)- The Impact of Ethno-Cultural Factors on Innovation Development of Uzbekistan
July 21, 2008 10:39

This study is devoted to describing the current situation of innovative entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan. The paper identified the main problems of economic and institutional impediments to innovation development.

EPIN Working Paper №13 (draft version)- Innovation in Business and Formation of Innovation Psychology of Entrepreneurship: The Impact of Ethno-cultural Factors
July 21, 2008 10:32

This report is devoted to the analysis of the scientific literature, which addresses the impact of traditional and ethno-cultural factors on economic development. The emphasis is placed on the Hofstede’s model, which will be used for further research about the impact of culture on innovation development in Uzbekistan.

EPIN Newsletter - June 2008
July 1, 2008 16:19

Jun EPIN Newsletter is a monthly publication aimed at enhancing the visibility of EPIN members. Each issue contains information on events and new publications inside each institution, as well as news about EPIN website and events conducted in the framework of EPIN.

Price Convergence in the Enlarged Internal Market
June 19, 2008 17:56

Assessing the Development Gap
June 19, 2008 16:14

Current report aims to identify major existing gaps in the four socio-economic dimensions (economic, human, environmental, and institutional) and to reveal those gaps which could potentially hinder social and economic integration of neighbor states with the EU.

State of the Art. The Nexus between European Neighbourhood Policy and Justice and Home Affairs
June 19, 2008 16:05

This paper discusses the political importance of the European Neighbourhood Policy.

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Meeting Copenhagen economic criteria for accession to the EU
June 19, 2008 15:25

The primary focus of the research is on structural and institutional aspects facilitating or impeding functioning of a market economy in the BH and country's capacity to cope with competitive pressure and market forces within the EU.