What does the literature say on the composition of fragile state economies? What is the role of foreign and national investment? Does the economic composition change depending on level of conflict/fragility? Within our definition of fragility, GDP per capita of … Read More
Post-clearance audit (PCA) is an approach to customs control that strengthens custom’s ability to validate risk assumptions and handle technical issues. An effective PCA system can pave the way for trusted trader or AEO programs, as well as more intensive … Read More
Development finance institutions, such as CDC, were established to provide financing for private investment in developing countries. High levels of private investment are associated with faster rates of economic growth and growth is critical in reducing poverty. In this literature … Read More
In this literature review, experts from Nathan Associates London Ltd discuss how some development finance institutions (DFIs) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) define and measure the impact of their investments by answering the following questions: How do agencies define and … Read More
Many surveys and studies in Mozambique have identified barriers to private investment, the negative side of the business environment. Yet hardly any information is available on what actually motivates investors to commit resources to opportunities in Mozambique, the positive side … Read More
Development assistance is intended to foster conditions in which people prosper and governments provide essential services to all citizens without reliance on foreign aid. The fundamental condition is economic growth. This series of 10 briefing notes, produced by Nathan Associates … Read More
What is an authorized economic operator? Anyone moving goods across borders who meets internationally recognized standards for supply chain security: manufacturers, importers, exporters, brokers, carriers, consolidators, intermediaries, ports, airports, terminal operators, integrated operators, warehouses, and distributors. Through AEO programs, customs … Read More
This report presents the findings, conclusions, and recommendations arising from an assessment of economic growth and conflict sponsored by USAID/Sri Lanka in October and November 2006. The goal of the assessment was to develop recommendations for a robust yet conflict-sensitive … Read More
Thirty years ago, Haiti’s apparel industry was a reliable supplier of assembled goods to the U.S. market and employed as many as 100,000 workers. The intervening years have been difficult ones in Haiti. Meanwhile, businesses around the world have built … Read More
This study forms part of an evaluation of government performance in achieving the objectives of the country’s poverty reduction strategy (PARPA II). The goal of that strategy is to promote rapid and sustainable growth that improves standards of living and … Read More