Central Asia Since 1991 The Experience of the New Independent States

The five former Soviet republics have become separate states, developing at different rates and in different directions, and with different political and economic regimes. As a result, the cohesion of the region has broken down and economic development is hampered by internal and regional political...

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Main Author: Pomfret, Richard (-)
Format: eBook Section
Language:Inglés
Published: Paris : OECD Publishing 2003.
Series:OECD Development Centre Working Papers, no.212.
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Summary:The five former Soviet republics have become separate states, developing at different rates and in different directions, and with different political and economic regimes. As a result, the cohesion of the region has broken down and economic development is hampered by internal and regional political troubles. Poverty has risen dramatically and bad governance is inhibiting efficient exploitation of natural resources in some countries. The transition to market economies, however, has been largely completed, even if the markets themselves are imperfect. This raises hopes for the longterm future of the region ...
Physical Description:1 online resource (68 p. )