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Look Both Ways! Ensuring Road Safety in Economic Development
Road projects that aid development in poor countries can also lead to an increase in traffic deaths. But, as noted in “Reinventing the Wheel” (The Economist, January 25?31) those deaths can be minimized by devoting a portion of road budgets … Read More
April 24, 2014
Private Enterprise Programme – Zambia
Nearly 15 years of strong growth has resulted in Zambia becoming a middle-income country. Yet levels of poverty have remained intractably high (60.5% in 2010). A major reason why growth has not resulted in greater reduction in poverty levels is … Read More
- Financial Sector Development
- International Development
- Private Sector Development
- Service for Project Sidebar
- Women's Economic Empowerment
April 1, 2014
Study Shapes Debate of Indonesia’s Mineral Processing Regs
An April 2013 report by Nathan Associates is shaping opinion on the impact of Indonesia’s controversial regulations governing mining processing and exports. The study examines the likely impact of a 2009 law and its implementing regulation of 2012, which included … Read More
March 28, 2014
Indian Gaming Continues its Recovery
Indian Gaming Industry Report 2013 Released February 27, 2012?In the new edition of the annual Indian Gaming Industry Report, Nathan Associates? Principal Economist Dr. Alan Meister finds that despite a sluggish economy in 2011, Indian gaming sustained modest growth to … Read More
March 26, 2014
Nathan Myanmar Fellow Pursues Minerals Oversight
Aung Phyo Kyaw, recipient of a Robert R. Nathan Foundation\r\nFellowship in 2013, is now helping the Government of Myanmar bring its management of oil, gas, and mineral resources up to international standards. Kyaw, research and outreach officer in the National … Read More
Indian Gaming Industry Report, 2009-2010, Released
Recession and Public Policies Curb Industry Growth December 10, 2009?Dr. Alan Meister, author of the annual Indian Gaming Industry Report, attributes the slower growth of Indian gaming in 2008 to the recession. The slowing growth pattern of previous years, however, … Read More
March 25, 2014
Indian Gaming Industry Report Cited in New York Times
The Indian Gaming Industry Report, authored by Principal Economist Alan Meister, was recently cited in a New York Times article. The article discusses the decline of the gaming industry in Northern Nevada, particularly Reno, and largely attributes it to the … Read More
Indian Gaming Industry Report, 2011 Edition, Released
Ailing Economy Takes Toll on Indian Gaming March 3, 2011? In the latest edition of the annual Indian Gaming Industry Report, author Dr. Alan Meister finds that the ailing economy took its toll on Indian gaming in 2009. In fact, … Read More
Indian Gaming Recovering from the Downturn in the Economy
Indian Gaming Industry Report 2012 Released March 6, 2012?In the newly released edition of the annual Indian Gaming Industry Report, Nathan Associates? Principal Economist Dr. Alan Meister finds that in the wake of the Great Recession Indian gaming showed signs … Read More
Lao PDR-U.S. International and ASEAN Integration II
Lao PDR joined the WTO in 2013, intends to be a middle-income economy by 2020, and has a fast-growing economy. As a land bridge for trade blossoming among ASEAN neighbors and beyond, the country is well-situated to benefit from open … Read More
March 24, 2014
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