Mitigating the Impact of the Economic Crisis on Public Sector Health Spending (Sept 2009)

The current global financial crisis is having a substantial impact in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) where economic growth is beginning to dip, unemployment is rising and government revenues are being cut. [More]

Competition in Health Insurance (Sept 2009)

There has been much discussion about whether countries should offer the basic health benefit package through a single insurer or multiple health insurers. [More]

World Bank Health Sector Assists Crisis-Hit Eastern Europe Countries (Sept 2009)

To mitigate the impact of the economic crisis on government budgets, sector spending and household income, the World Bank is providing fiscal support to a number of Eastern European countries. In the health sector, these loan programs include technical assistance and policy dialogue for reforms. [More]

Mitigating the Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on Household Health Spending (Sept 2009)

The ongoing financial and economic crisis is having a direct impact on the ability of households to pay for health care, a situation that will likely be exacerbated as real government spending on health care declines in many countries due to reduced revenues from the general government budget and payroll-funded health insurance. [More]

Launching of report on the Economics of Tobacco Control in Russia

The launching of the Bloomberg/Gates Foundations report on the Economics of Tobacco Control in the Russian Federation was held on April 21, 2009, at the World Bank Office in Moscow.   [More] 

Confronting "Death on Wheels": Making Roads Safe in the Russian Federation

Transport is central to development (World Bank 1996). It facilitates the movement of people, goods and services; enhances employment opportunities; and improves access to essential services. [More]