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Global Economic Prospects 2008
According to new Global Economic Prospects 2008 (GEP 2008) GDP in Europe and Central Asia is expected to grow by 6.7 % in 2007.
According to a new report Paying Taxes 2008 published by the World Bank, IFC, and PricewaterhouseCoopers Uzbekistan is among reformers which made it easier to pay taxes in 2006/2007.
Welfare Improvement Strategy - (Dec. 2007) The Welfare Improvement Strategy (WIS) identifies the main aims and measures for accelerating economic growth and improving the well-being of the population for the period 2008-2010. More information on WIS development and implementation you can find here. Read More
Cotton Taxation in Uzbekistan (Opportunities for Reform) - (Aug. 2005) The study argues that the current tax structure has perverse incentives which cause inefficiencies and cotton production could be increased at no cost to the budget if input subsidies and output taxes were reduced by equivalent amounts. The study presents a reform proposal which is fiscally neutral and would create a net welfare gain to Uzbekistan. Read More
Public Expediture Review - (Mar. 2005) This Public Expenditure Review is Uzbekistan' s first one, prepared as part of the World Bank's assistance to establish a multiyear program of public expenditure work with the government. It seeks to demonstrate how to improve the quality of the ongoing fiscal adjustment, and increase the efficiency of government expenditure, emphasizing the interconnections between sector policies and budgeting. Read More
Business Environment in Uzbekistan as seen by Small and Medium Enterprises - (2004) This Report is not intended to be an exhaustive account or analysis of all the problems facing SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) in Uzbekistan, nor does it reflect the opinions of IFC or SECO about them. The survey provided a look at the situation through the eyes of entrepreneurs and revealed their opinions on the most important processes influencing the development of this economic sector. Based on analysis of the data, IFC has made recommendations for improving the business environment in Uzbekistan. Read More
Country Financial Accountability Assessment - (Oct. 2004) The Report examines all areas of public sector accountability in Uzbeksitan, including accountability and transparency aspects of the budget, accounting and external financial reporting, revenue management, internal and external audit, and governance of public enterprises. Read More
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