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This book contains a unique collection of studies on key economic
and social policy challenges faced by countries of the Southern and
Eastern Mediterranean region in a short- and long-term perspective.
Prepared within the EU funded FP7 project on "Prospective Analysis
for the Mediterranean Region (MEDPRO)" conducted in 2010-2013 it
takes account on recent political developments in the region (Arab
Spring) and their potential consequences. It covers a broad
spectrum of topics such as factors of economic growth,
macroeconomic and fiscal stability, trade and investment,
Euro-Mediterranean and intra-regional economic integration, private
sector development and privatizations, infrastructure, tourism,
agriculture, financial sector development, poverty and inequality,
education, labor market and gender issues.
This book contains a unique collection of studies on key economic
and social policy challenges faced by countries of the Southern and
Eastern Mediterranean region in a short- and long-term perspective.
Prepared within the EU funded FP7 project on „Prospective
Analysis for the Mediterranean Region (MEDPRO)” conducted in
2010-2013 it takes account on recent political developments in the
region (Arab Spring) and their potential consequences. It covers a
broad spectrum of topics such as factors of economic growth,
macroeconomic and fiscal stability, trade and investment,
Euro-Mediterranean and intra-regional economic integration, private
sector development and privatizations, infrastructure, tourism,
agriculture, financial sector development, poverty and inequality,
education, labor market and gender issues.
Trade integration contributes substantially to economic development
and poverty alleviation. In recent years much progress was made to
liberalize the trade regime, but customs procedures are often still
complex, costly and non-transparent. This situation leads to
misallocation of resources. 'Customs Modernization Handbook'
provides an overview of the key elements of a successful customs
modernization strategy and draws lessons from a number of
successful customs reforms as well as from customs reform projects
that have been undertaken by the World Bank. It describes a number
of key import procedures, that have proved particularly troublesome
for customs administrations and traders, and provides practical
guidelines to enhance their efficiency. The Handbook also reviews
the appropriate legal framework for customs operations as well as
strategies to combat corruption.
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