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- Quasi-Fiscal Activity in the Energy Sector in Belarus
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June 17, 2008 12:52
This paper aims to produce the estimation of the “quasi-fiscal activities” in the Belarusian energy sector.
- Regulatory effectiveness and the empirical impact of variations in regulatory governance - electricity industry capacity and efficiency in developing countries
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November 26, 2007 17:50
The authors assess for 28 developing countries over the period 1980-2001 whether the existence of a regulatory law and higher quality regulatory governance are significantly associated with superior electricity outcomes. Their analysis draws on theoretical and empirical work on the impact of independent central banks and of developing country telecommunications regulators.
- Small-scale private service providers of water supply and electricity : a review of incidence, structure, pricing, and operating characteristics
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November 26, 2007 17:49
This paper summarizes the key findings and conclusions of a literature review of small-scale private service providers (SPSPs) of water supply and electricity conducted over a six-month period in 2003. It draws on more than 400 documents-including journals, articles, reports, case studies and project reports-which have been disaggregated and referenced in a publicly available database.
- The impact of energy price changes in Moldova
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November 26, 2007 17:48
This study examines the potential impact of higher energy prices on the economy of Moldova by simulating the likely macroeconomic consequences of recent and future price increases. Moreover, it estimates the direct impact on individual households using data drawn from the 2004 Household Budget Survey.
- Tajikistan: Agitating For a Central Asian Water-Management Framework
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November 26, 2007 17:42
Tajikistan is agitating for greater cooperation among Central Asian states on water-related issues. Publicly, some of Dushanbe’s neighbors are resisting the Tajik water-management initiative. But some experts say Central Asian states, in particular Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, are working quietly to resolve differences.
- The energy intensity of transition countries
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May 16, 2007 14:41
This paper decomposes energy data and uses panel data to identify the main factors driving improvements in energy intensity. It shows that energy prices and progress in enterprise restructuring are the two most important drivers for more efficient energy use.
- Energy Efficiency fact cards
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May 15, 2007 09:54
Energy efficiency is a key issue in the Bank’s countries of operations. All these countries exceed the EU average for energy intensity, some use almost seven times as much energy as western Europe per unit of GDP. High energy usage is partly to due to the cold climate and the needs of heavy industry but there is also a legacy of enormous reliance on inefficient Soviet-era energy systems. This set of fact cards show the reality behind the 'burning issue' of energy efficiency in the Bank's countries of operations.
- Institutional researches on reforming of water-management system in Tajikistan
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May 15, 2007 09:54
This analytical report considers the process of forming water market in Tajikistan which, as a result, requires a change of relation to water consumption.
- Uzbekistan looks to diversify its energy options
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May 15, 2007 09:54
The article discusses the fact that Uzbek authorities are eager to diversify their energy options, but politics is severely limiting their choices.
- Europe: experts say Russia dependable energy supplier, but urge caution
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May 15, 2007 09:54
The article is an analysis of Europe’s future energy situation, in which Russia plays a main role as a supplier. Nevertheless, international experts recommend to look for alternatives.
- Tajikistan: glimpsing the power source
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May 15, 2007 09:54
This article tells the background of the tallest dam in the world, situated in Nurek town, Tajikistan, which is a source for 98 percent of Tajikistan’s power.
- Tajikistan: abundant water, scarce money
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May 15, 2007 09:54
This article is about Lake Sarez in Tajikistan, which contains 17 billion cubic meters of water. Tajik leaders are now searching for a way to unlock the lake’s economic potential.
- Kazakhstan Places Accent on Economic Cooperation with Turkey
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May 15, 2007 09:54
The paper deals with a shift of relations between Ankara and Astana, since the countries joined the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline project. It is assumed that Astana is diverting from common Turkic cultural ties towards energy cooperation.
- Kazakhstan Extends Helping Hand to Georgia
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May 15, 2007 09:54
The article analyses a brief meeting of the Georgian President with his Kazakh counterpart on 5 March 2007. Analysts assume that a real intention of Georgian President's visit was to discuss a declining Georgiasector of his country and ask for investment.
- Georgian Energy Conference Held
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May 15, 2007 09:54
The article presents the outcomes of the sixth annual Georgian International Conference on Oil, Gas, Energy and Infrastructure. The event discussed everything from transportation to energy security.
- Berdimukhammedov Enters a New Phase of Relations With Russia
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May 15, 2007 09:54
Current report is about outcomes of trilateral meeting by the Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev with the Turkmen President. The meeting mainly covered the issues of developing cooperation in the region’s energy sector.
- Reforming energy sector in Kyrgyz Republic.
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May 15, 2007 09:53
This publication is related to the assessment of energy sector reforms in Kyrgyz Republic.
- Renewable Energy Resources: the Past, Present and Future
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April 22, 2007 19:13
The paper describes some of the existing concepts related to the energy policy of a country and analyzes different renewable energy sources (RES) advantages and limitations. As well, the paper outlines some EU experiences of using and stimulation renewables.
- Guidelines for Renewable Energy Policy in Belarus
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April 22, 2007 19:12
The paper discusses the role that renewable energy sources (RES) can play in a sustainable energy policy in Belarus, and the opportunities and threats that are posed by RES policy.
- Improving Energy Efficiency of the Belarusian Economy: an Economic Agenda
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May 21, 2007 15:19
The paper argues that improving the energy efficiency in the country requires a comprehensive reform of the energy sector, which includes the corporatization of energy companies, introduction of independent regulation, a sufficient tariff reform and – where possible – stimulation of competition through liberalization.
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