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Seminar on Employment, Economic Development and Local Governance in North-West Russia, St. Petersbourg, 21 September 2005

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25-Jul-2005

This seminar was a unique opportunity to debate the results of local governance developments in North-West Russia in the light of experience from other countries, analyse the main obstacles met and identify ways to progress further. 

Implementing International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Russia

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15-Jul-2005

This report aims to improve corporate governance in Russia, which is recognised as essential for the creation of sound companies, financial market integrity and an attractive business climate. Corporate ...

Regulatory Reform of Railways in Russia

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20-Jun-2005

The Russian Railway system is in the process of rapid legal, organisational and regulatory reform. This paper is based on a series of discussions with the Government on the reform plans and the progress ...

Government Capacity to Produce High Quality Regulation in Russia

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20-Jun-2005

Russia stands at a crossroads on its path to economic change. If it implements reform vigorously, the country can increase its growth rates, improve its social welfare and take a leading role in the global economy.

The Role of Competition Policy in Regulatory Reform in Russia

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20-Jun-2005

Competition policy is central to regulatory reform, because its principles and analysis provide a benchmark for assessing the quality of economic and social regulations, as well as motivate the application ...

Electricity Reform in Russia

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20-Jun-2005

The Russian government has embarked on a highly ambitious program of electricity reform. Russian policymakers have recognised that attracting timely and appropriate investment will remain a substantial ...

Russia: Building Rules for the Market - OECD Reviews of Regulatory Reform

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20-Jun-2005

The Russia review follows a multidisciplinary approach and covers the overall economic context for regulatory reform, the government’s capacity to manage regulatory reform, competition policy and enforcement, and market openness.

Far-reaching state reform essential for Russia’s long-term growth, says OECD

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20-Jun-2005

The Russian authorities need to rely more on quality regulation and less on direct intervention in markets and state control over assets to maintain long-term growth, according to a new OECD report.

Enhancing Market Openness in Regulatory Reform in Russia

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20-Jun-2005

The main objectives of the OECD regulatory reform programme are to assess the regulatory framework of countries examined and suggest its possible improvements to enhance economic growth, competition, innovation ...

Fifteen years of economic reform in Russia: what has been achieved? What remains to be done?

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13-May-2005

Rudiger Ahrend and William Tompson

The paper assesses structural reform and economic performance in Russia since 1991. Economics Department Working Paper 430.