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This publication highlights key outcomes of the work of the MENA-OECD Investment Programme from 2005-2007, including reforms achieved to date in investment policies and promotion, corporate governance, financial-sector development, and tax policies. It also contains information on the Programme’s activities, highlighting business-climate developments in MENA countries.

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France (2008) DAC Peer Review of France - Main Findings and Recommendations

The DAC invites France to pursue its efforts undertaken since 2004 to enhance the impact of its aid and the efficiency of its system, and to plan for the resources that will be needed to honour the European commitment of achieving 0.51% of GNI by 2010 and 0.7% by 2015.

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This publication provides an understanding of the mutual influence of state fragility and service delivery. It offers guidance to donors wishing to strengthen service provision and governance issues.

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This second annual volume of Financing Development sheds light on the principle of developing-country ownership. It was launched on 20 May 2008.

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