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Today, there are over 20 countries classified as transition economies. It is undeniable that a basic and essential challenge for all transition economies is still the attraction of investment and, in...

This publication summarizes the proceedings of the Round Table on Standards, Norms and Regulations and their Impact on International Trade, focused primarily on central and eastern European countries...

This publication discusses the different aspects of transition Poland has experienced during the last decade. The guide looks at encouraging private entrepreneurship; problems of stock exchanges in a...

The development of foreign trade in the transition economies depends largely on the availability of competitive exports and convertible currency funds for imports. This publication addresses practical...

The two significant events of 1997 in space technology and applications were the successful landing and exploration of Mars by the U.S. Pathfinder mission; and the long string of mishaps aboard the...

The rapid development of the services sector in domestic and international trade has been a major feature of the world’s economic development over the last thirty or more years. At the same time...

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...

This review of recent developments in space science, technology applications, international cooperation and space law, seeks to increase the awareness of the benefits of space activities. It is hoped...

The authoritative and comprehensive presentation in this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses...

Standards and regulations are an integral, if easily overlooked, part of our daily life. They determine whether a plug fits into a socket, whether food is safe for human consumption or whether a bank...

This report looks at the missing link to inclusive growth for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which are less productive relative to large firms in the developing world than in the developed world...

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses the progress made...

This report is taken from the deliberations that took place at the workshop, Practical Aspects of Trade Finance in CIS Countries with Special Reference to Problems Encountered by Small and Medium...

This year’s report focuses on regional trade, the most common form of trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It contains 50 country profiles, featuring detailed SME competitiveness...

This brief publication aims to provide useful information for formulating technical assistance projects for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA) countries. The publication provides a...

The accession of eight Central and Eastern European transition countries and two Mediterranean countries to the European Union was the most significant enlargement in scope and diversity in the...

Authoritative and comprehensive, this publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It aims to increase awareness of the...

This publication reviews recent developments in space science, technology, applications, international cooperation and space law. It also discusses advances in space research made in 2003.

This SME Competitiveness Outlook assesses the impact of conflict and fragility on business performance. It unveils a Fragility Exposure Index, and shows that fragility, as experienced by firms, can be...