Research & Analysis

Property Tax Reform in Developing and Transition Countries

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Attached Document: 
application/pdf iconProperty Tax Reform in Developing and Transitional Countries - 2009.pdf
Source: 
Roy Bahl
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
December 1, 2009

This document reviews property taxation practices in developing and transition countries and suggests a roadmap for reform.  It contains a discussion on the advantages of using the property tax, of the reasons why these do not necessarily travel well to the developing country setting, and consequently of the constraints to successful property tax reform. Variations in revenue performance are explored and patterns that might explain why some countries do better than others are considered.

USAID/Afghanistan Fiscal Roadmap Analysis/Concept Paper

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application/pdf iconAfghan_Fiscal_Road_Map_10.03-final.pdf
Source: 
Paul Davis, PRAGMA Corporation and Chemonics
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
October 3, 2011

 

 

 

 

The objective of this report is to review the current public financial management (PFM) assistance and recommend a series of next steps harmonized with other donors and in support of the U.S. government’s Transition 2014 planning.

MEASURE Plus: Trade and Investment

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application/pdf iconTrade and Investment Final Report.pdf
Source: 
BGI
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
May 9, 2011
Indonesia has always exported a smaller share of its GDP than have its Southeast Asian neighbors. In 2009, for example, Indonesian exports were equivalent to 24% of GDP, versus 96% for Malaysia, 68% for Thailand and Vietnam, and 32% for the Philippines. One reason for this striking difference is that Indonesia is a much larger country than these comparators; larger countries tend to export smaller shares of GDP than do smaller countries.

MEASURE Plus: Non-bank Financial Sector

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application/pdf iconNon bank Finance Final Report.pdf
Source: 
BGI
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
May 9, 2011
Development of the non-bank financial sector can help individuals to provide for their own retirement, to obtain attractive returns on their savings and to mitigate risks such as illness, accident, natural catastrophes or the death or disability of a wage earner.

MEASURE Plus: Labor Law

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application/pdf iconLabor Law Final Report.pdf
Source: 
BGI
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
May 9, 2011
Indonesia has a long and complex history of labor legislation, dating back to the Dutch period. The full report provides the historical context for current labor law and practice in Indonesia. The post-independence period was dominated by the Suharto administration’s “New Order,” which took a corporatist view of labor relations, with the union movement strongly controlled by the national government. The ability of labor to organize was severely limited during this period, and wage trends followed the dictates of the national government.

MEASURE Plus: Business Enabling Environment

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application/pdf iconBusiness Enabling Environment Final Report.pdf
Source: 
BGI
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
May 9, 2011
This short study focuses on a more narrowly defined set of business enabling environment issues: administrative and regulatory impediments to business development in Indonesia and value chain weaknesses stemming from a lack of networking and appropriate business association activity. It describes the character of Indonesia’s business-affecting regulations, including permitting and licensing. It reviews and discusses administrative law, regulatory impact analysis, and SENADA’s value chain work.

MEASURE: Indonesia 2010

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application/pdf iconIndonesia MEASURE Final Report.pdf
Source: 
BGI
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
December 15, 2010

In October 2010, BGI conducted an analysis of the current situation of enterprise development in Indonesia by applying the MEASURE diagnostic in four sub-sectors: garments, home furnishings, automotive parts and electronics. These sub-sectors were chosen because of their importance to Indonesia’s economy, their potential for job creation and potential for continued growth.

Regional Economic Integration in Africa: Building on Successes and Lessons Learned

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application/pdf iconRegional Economic Integration in Africa - Building on Successes and Lessons Learned.pdf
Source: 
USAID
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
July 31, 2009
This TCBoost report outlines a four-pronged approach to guide USAID in increasing its support of regional economic integration in Africa.

Nicaragua Enterprise & Employment (E&E) Project Summary

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application/pdf iconNicaragua Enterprise and Employment (E&E) Project.pdf
Source: 
USAID
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
October 1, 2009
The USAID-funded Nicaragua Enterprise and Employment (E&E) is a four-year $ 11 million program designed to support the country’s response to challenges and opportunities in promoting a better environment for trading, which includes the CAFTA-DR.

Yemen's Economic Prospect's and Challenges, 2010

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application/pdf iconYemen Economic Prospects & Challenges 11-2-2010.pdf
Source: 
BGI
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
November 2, 2010

Yemen’s growth is correlated with hydrocarbon sector income.

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