Bøger i Country Diagnostic Studies serien

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) play significant roles in developing economies in Asia and SOE performance remains crucial for economy-wide productivity and growth. This book looks at SOEs in Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, the People's Republic of China, and Viet Nam, which together present a panoramic view of SOEs in the region. It also presents insights from the Republic of Korea on the evolving role of the public sector in various stages of development. It explores corporate governance challenges and how governments could reform SOEs to make them efficient drivers of the long-term productivity-induced growth essential to Asia's transition to high-income status.

This publication examines Mongolia's recent economic development and outlines reforms that would help the country take advantage of its many opportunities. Mongolia is rich in natural resources and, although landlocked, is well-placed to boost trade with its two giant neighbors. The country needs to diversify its economy beyond mining, enhance economic stability, and increase employment. To maximize Mongolia's potential the government can improve macroeconomic management, enhance the skill base, and provide hard and soft infrastructure to promote trade and efficient logistics. Governance and institutional reforms are also crucial. The government will need to continue to drive reforms so that they are well implemented and deliver the intended change.

Presents a study on the availability and provision of long-term care (LTC) in Mongolia. The publication discusses findings from the analysis and offers recommendations for the development of LTC systems in the country.

Presents a study on the availability and provision of long-term care (LTC) in Thailand. The publication discusses findings from the analysis and offers recommendations for the development of LTC systems in the country.

Analyses how Uzbekistan can boost sustainable economic growth to create more and better jobs.

This country diagnostic assessment seeks to strengthen financial preparedness for disasters in Nepal, focusing on insurance and other risk transfer instruments. It explores the application of disaster risk financing solutions by the government, businesses, and households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement.

Explores the current application of disaster risk financing solutions by government, businesses, and individual households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement. This assessment forms one of a series of country diagnostics undertaken using a common methodology.

This publication seeks to strengthen financial preparedness for disasters in Pakistan, focusing on insurance and other risk transfer instruments. It also explores the application of disaster risk financing solutions by the government, businesses, and individual households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement.

Explores the current application of disaster risk financing solutions by the government, businesses, and individual households; related demand and supply constraints; and opportunities for improvement. The assessment forms one of a series of country diagnostics undertaken using a common methodology.

The Kyrgyz Republic has improved its per capita income and living standards and is on the threshold of becoming a lower-middle-income economy. Looking ahead, the main challenge is to build on these successes to stimulate economic growth. This book identifies the economic and governance reforms needed within key sectors to drive this growth.