Information on "Financial Assistance"
April 2013
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16 Apr 2013
International Climate Change Financing
Author: Richard K Lattanzio
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
After providing a brief background on the history of the climate negotiations leading up to the proposal of the GCF, this report (1) reviews the terms of the agreement for the design of the fund, (2) outlines outstanding design issues, and (3) addres... More on «International Climate Change Financing»
March 2013
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21 Mar 2013
International Monetary Fund: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Martin A Weiss
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report evaluates the purpose, membership, financing, and focus of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) activities. More on «International Monetary Fund: Background and Issues for Congress» -
Mar 2013
The EEA and Norway Grants as a Source of Soft Power
Author: Tom O Johnsen, Pernille Rieker
Publisher: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
This policy brief examines Norway's financial contributions to less-wealthy EU countries in the context of soft power. More on «The EEA and Norway Grants as a Source of Soft Power» -
Mar 2013
Subventionen in Deutschland in den Jahren 2000 bis 2011/2012
Author: Claus-Friedrich Laaser, Astrid Rosenschon
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Die Summe an Subventionen, wie sie in diesem Bericht erhebt werden, übersteigt jene, die in den Subventionsberichten des Bundes und der Bundesländer dokumentiert wird, beträchtlich. More on «Subventionen in Deutschland in den Jahren 2000 bis 2011/2012»
February 2013
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26 Feb 2013
Egypt: Background and US Relations
Author: Jeremy M Sharp
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides a brief overview of the key issues for Congress related to Egypt and information on US foreign aid to Egypt. More on «Egypt: Background and US Relations» -
Feb 2013
Trade, Education, and The Shrinking Middle Class
Author: Emily Blanchard, Gerald Willmann
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
The authors in this paper develop and utilize a model of trade and education to show the effect of trade liberalization on skill acquisition. More on «Trade, Education, and The Shrinking Middle Class» -
Feb 2013
The Relationship Between Energy and Economic and Social Development in the Southern Mediterranean
Author: Emmanuel Bergasse, Wojciech Paczynski, Marek Dabrowski, Luc Dewulf
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This report aims to identify and explain the links and interactions in Southern Mediterranean Countries (SMCs) between energy supply and demand and socio-economic development, as well as the potential effect of energy supply and demand policies on bo... More on «The Relationship Between Energy and Economic and Social Development in the Southern Mediterranean »
January 2013
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8 Jan 2013
Direct Cash Transfer of Subsidies
Author: Amitendu Palit
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
From 1 January 2013, India rolled out the much-hyped direct cash transfer of subsidies scheme. More on «Direct Cash Transfer of Subsidies» -
Jan 2013
The Age of Choice: Developing Countries in the New Aid Landscape
Author: Romily Greenhill, Annalisa Prizzon, Andrew Rogerson
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Development assistance was overwhelmingly provided by traditional bilateral and multilateral donors. More on «The Age of Choice: Developing Countries in the New Aid Landscape» -
Jan 2013
The Age of Choice: Cambodia in the New Aid Landscape
Author: Romilly Greenhill
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This study is one of three being carried out to explore the implications of the new global landscape for partner country governments. More on «The Age of Choice: Cambodia in the New Aid Landscape»
