Analyzing Technology and Productivity Spillovers from Chinese FDIs to CAREC Countries FDI-recipient countries show positive growth in productivity but their technology gains depend on absorption capacity.
Analyzing the Factors that Constrain Trade Efficiency in CAREC This study examines the impediments and gaps that hinder the growth of regional trade and ways to reverse declining trade efficiency.
Tax Expenditures Drain Revenues Needed for Development Data analysis and tax transparency can guide governments in rationalizing their tax expenditure policies while still creating a level playing field for businesses.
Managing Labor Issues in SOE Reform: Azerbaijan Railways' Experience The planning and implementation of the state-owned enterprise's labor rationalization program offer lessons in managing complex and challenging issues.
How Private Financing is Moving the Needle on Renewables in Central and West Asia PPPs in renewable energy create more investment and jobs and help bring countries closer to their sustainable goals.
Opportunities for Regional Cooperation on Low-Carbon Energy in Central Asia Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.
What’s in Store for Sovereign Wealth Funds in the Post-COP26 Era? The global call to accelerate low carbon transition has significant implications for long-term value creation, particularly for funds fueled by oil revenues.
Developing the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor to Increase Trade Opportunities Harmonization of transportation and customs policies will boost the corridor’s potential as an alternative trade route between Asia and Europe.
Bridging the Digital Divide to Widen Financial Services in Central Asia Creating an enabling environment for financial technology and innovation and building public trust are key to encouraging more people to bank.
Harnessing Technology in Promoting Safe Tourism Destinations in Central Asia Technology can help reboot the tourism sector by enabling contactless and digital transactions and mapping COVID-19 infections for disease control.