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Policy Studies
May 15, 2007 09:51

This issue was published under the general title "Oil Revenue Saving Funds: Experience of Alaska and Kazakhstan"

Implications of Possible Decline of World Oil Prices for the Russian Economy
May 15, 2007 09:53

The key objective of the publication is the analysis of new challenges to and opportunities for the Russian economy which have arisen or can emerge as a result of high economic growth rates over the past few years.

Asymmetric fuel pricing in transition economies: The case of Moscow
May 15, 2007 09:53

This paper finds out asymmetry in the fuel market of Moscow and analyzes the influence of companies' and market characteristics on asymmetric response.

Georgian Energy Conference Held
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.

Azerbaijan’s New Economic Icon: the IT Sector
May 15, 2007 09:54

In fifteen years, Azerbaijan's revenues from the IT sector will equal to the revenues from the oil sector. This sensational and rather ambitious statement was made by the Minister of Communications and Information Technologies, Ali Abbasov, while speaking at the meeting of the Caspian Integration Business Club, an organization that unites 300 companies from 30 countries in the Black Sea-Caspian region.

Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan probe rapprochement
May 15, 2007 09:54

The article focuses on new stage of relationships between Caspian Sea energy players Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan: after a decade of enmity they have announced an ambitious plan to bolster cooperation.

Uzbekistan looks to diversify its energy options
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.

Aiming to Reduce Russian Role in Caspian, Azerbaijan Builds Economic Ties with Asia
May 15, 2007 09:54

The article focuses on the April trip of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to South Korea, which according to the author underscores Aliyev’s intent to exploit the growing oil & gas needs of China, South Korea, Japan and other nations to weaken Russia’s ability to use energy issues as a lever of geopolitical influence.

Azerbaijan: Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) still ready for Kazakh oil, despite new deal
May 15, 2007 09:54

The article focuses on the statement of Azerbaijan’s industry and energy minister that regardless a recent pipeline deal between Russia, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan, the country’s Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline is still available to transit Kazakh oil.

Kazakhstan eyes new oil export route via Caspian Sea
May 15, 2007 09:54

The article focuses on Kazakhstan’s action to bolster its oil export capacity to the West via the Caspian Sea in order to sustain its energy diversification strategy.

Turkmenistan: the president tries to create favorable investment climate.
May 15, 2007 09:54

The article measures investment climate in Turkmenistan after Gurbanguli Berdimuhammedov was inaugurated as a new president of the country. The author supposes that the president wants to create favorable climate for foreign investment in Turkmenistan, especially for Russia and Iran.

Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) Review - June 2007
May 15, 2007 09:54

Contents:

  • Pension system in Kazakhstan: from defined benefit to defined contribution
  • The need for export driven economy in Kyrgyzstan
  • The role of the oil fund in the sustainable development of Azerbaijan
  • Inflation stimulating factors in the Georgian budget and the need for treatment

The impact of Kazakhstan accession to the World Trade Organization : a quantitative assessment
November 26, 2007 17:11

In this paper the authors use a computable general equilibrium model of the Kazakhstan economy to assess the impact of accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), which encompasses (1) improved market access; (2) Kazakhstan tariff reduction; (3) reduction of barriers against entry by multinational service providers; and (4) reform of local content and value-added tax policies confronting multinational firms in the oil sector.

Kazakhstan - Country Economic Memorandum - Getting competitive, staying competitive : The challenge of managing Kazakhstan's oil boom
November 26, 2007 17:44

Kazakhstan has made substantial progress in its economic transition, and faces a potentially bright future thanks to its oil wealth. The challenge is to increase the country's competitiveness, and expand the benefits of growth, while avoiding the economic and social risks typically associated with oil wealth.

Caspian oil and gas: the facts at the end of the year 2000
February 27, 2008 15:29

This paper examines the political and economic implications on the Caspian region following the recent confirmation of the volume of supplies of crude oil found there. Though estimated at twice as large as the amount of oil reserves beneath the North Sea, in terms of the world’s energy balance the amounts discovered in the Caspian region are not of great significance, claims the author of this paper.

Covering oil – a reporter’s guide to energy and development
February 27, 2008 15:30

For the vast majority of people in most resource-rich countries, natural wealth does not translate into prosperity, but instead leads to environmental and economic devastation, and hampers democratic reform. Only an informed public can hold leaders to account. Yet local reporting often overlooks the legal, economic, and environmental implications of resource extraction. This guide aims to encourage rigorous reporting on these issues by providing practical information.

Caspian oil windfalls: who will benefit?
February 27, 2008 15:31

This report, urges foreign oil companies, their home governments, and international financial institutions to promote good governance and democracy in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan to ensure that petroleum revenues generate social prosperity and stable governments.

Why 90 per cent of FDI goes to oil sector in Azerbaijan; institutional reasons of the unsteadiness between oil and non oil sector
March 3, 2008 11:21

This paper is searching correlation between credibility and development in oil sector. The main question of the paper is that why 90 per cent of foreign direct investment (FDI) goes to oil sector.