Business Environment in Belarus (IFC report)- (Dec. 2006)
The report was developed by the International Finace Corporation, drawing on the results of its third annual business environment survey in Belarus. The survey results reflect small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) preceptions of administrative procedures from late 2005.
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Country Economic Memorandum- (Jan. 2005)
CEM “Belarus: Window of Opportunity to Enhance Competitiveness and Sustain Economic Growth" is a comprehensive report on country economic developments, prospects and the policy agenda.
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Business Environment in Belarus- (Jun. 2005)
The report is based on the data garnered in the course of a 2004 “Cost of Doing Business in Belarus” survey. This is the third in a series of studies jointly executed by the World Bank and IFC. Previous surveys were carried out in 2001 and 2002.
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Belarus: Poverty Assessment- (Nov. 2004)
Poverty Assessment offers a number of improvements to the methodology for measuring poverty and living conditions in Belarus and contributes an in-depth analysis of the multiple dimensions of poverty—particularly the non-income dimensions (education and health).
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Belarus: Strengthening Public Resource Management- (Jun. 2003)
The report accords special priority to fiscal sustainability, technical and allocation effectiveness of the budget process and budget institutions.
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ICT Infrastructure and E-Readiness Assessments in the Republic of Belarus- (Apr. 2003)
Ever-evolving and increasingly powerful information and communication technologies (ICTs) have fundamentally changed the nature of global relationships, sources of competitive advantage and opportunities for economic and social development.
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Improving the Business Environment- (Jan. 2003)
A vibrant private sector – with firms investing, creating jobs and improving productivity – promotes growth and expands opportunities for poor people. That is why governments around the world have implemented wide-ranging reforms including macro-stabilization programs, price liberalization, and privatization.
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Chernobyl Review- (Jul. 2002)
During post-Chernobyl period, mitigation of the consequences of the Chernobyl catastrophe has been one of the top national priorities. In addition to environmental impacts, the legacy of the Chernobyl has social and economic consequences which can hardly be addressed by the government without international support..
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Building Blocks for a Sustainable Future: A Selected Review of Environment and Natural Resource Management in Belarus- (Jun. 2002)
The report summarizes major macroeconomic trends and associated environmental linkages, environmental trends, and institutional issues facing Belarus in its management of the environment.
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Improving Health and Health Care in Belarus. Belarus Health Policy Note.- (May 2002)
Presenting the study in 2002, the international experts noted that 5% of GDP allocated to health care could do much more to improve people’s health if these resources were allocated more efficiently. The report identifies priority areas for health sector reform in Belarus and recommends measures for improving both the quality of health care and health sector financing mechanisms.
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Country Assistance Strategy- (Mar. 2002)
The Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) is the World Bank’s work plan that guides its operations in a country, usually for a period of three years. It describes the country's economic and social performance, its main development challenges, and a summary of the government's development strategy.
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Farm Sector Restructuing in Belarus- (Aug. 2000)
This study is focusing on land reform and farm restructuring and relies on first-hand empirical information collected through extensive farm surveys of various rural constituencies.
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Belarus: Prices, markets, and enterprise reform- (Apr. 1997)
Belarus suffered the twin shocks of higher energy prices and the loss of traditional markets when the former Soviet Union collapsed. In addition, the adverse effect of high inflation on the investment climate were compounded by unpredictable tax enforcement and extensive government controls on pricing, business establishment, credit, and access to suitable business premises.
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Belarus - An assessment of poverty and prospects for improved living standards- (Jun. 1996)
Belarus needs to evolve toward a set of integrated universal social programs tailored to meet specific population segment needs. The report argues that Belarus has the capacity to administer a simple mean-tested social assistance system if it focuses on three core at risk groups.
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Belarus - Transport sector review- (Dec. 1995)
This study has been carried out as a direct response to the government's request for assistance in preparing a comprehensive transport development strategy. Vol. 1Vol. 2
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