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The Contract System of Employment for Senior Government Officials

Philip Osei

This publication reviews the effects of the reforms implemented under the new public management programme on the roles and conditions of service of permanent secretaries and directors in Belize, Guyana, Jamaica and St Lucia.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290463
Publication Date: May 2011
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Assessing the Structure of Small Welfare States

Geoff Bertram

Examines how the characteristics of small states influence their pursuit of a welfare state. Many of the small states discussed have not previously featured in mainstream thinking about the relationship between country size and the extent of the welfare state.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290500
Publication Date: Mar 2011
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Promoting IT Enabled Services

Nikhil Treebhoohun

Examines best practices of developing IT enabled trade in services. This handbook explains the key issues from the viewpoints of the regulator, the investor, the policy-maker and the donor. It provides detailed analysis of the Mauritian experience, which holds useful lessons for small states in particular.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290548
Publication Date: Dec 2011
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Development Challenges of HIV/AIDS in Small States

Karl Theodore

Provides an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of the status of the epidemic in the Pacific, Southern Africa and the Caribbean. It examines specific features of these three regions that contribute towards the spread of HIV/AIDS and identify the responses by various local and external stakeholders.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290586
Publication Date: Oct 2011
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Issues in Monetary and Fiscal Policy in Small Developing States

Anthony Birchwood

This study examines how monetary and fiscal policies are implemented in Caribbean small states, tracing the differences and similarities in tax structure, current expenditure and current revenues. It shows the impact of monetary policy on inflation and the importance of exchange rate regimes to the effectiveness of monetary policy in the region.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290616
Publication Date: Sep 2011
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Issues in Monetary and Fiscal Policy in Small Developing States

T.K. Jayaraman

This study examines how monetary and fiscal policies are implemented in Pacific small states and suggests policy options that can be used by these countries.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290623
Publication Date: Oct 2011
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Partnerships for Sustainable Development in Small States

Cletus I. Springer

Examines measures through which small states can work together with the international community to strengthen their ability to cope with pressing challenges such as climate change, sustainable manufacturing, and renewable energy technologies.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290647
Publication Date: Oct 2011
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Innovations in Public Expenditure Management

Andrew Graham

This collection of case studies from Commonwealth developed and developing countries examines innovations in public financial management and provides practical information on best practices and recommendations for new initiatives. It will be valuable for public sector leaders and policy-makers.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290685
Publication Date: Sep 2011
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Making Trade in Services Supportive of Development in Commonwealth Small and Low-Income Countries

Patrick Macrory

This Economic Paper assesses new innovative measures in trade in service negotiations that reflect the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by developing countries. It outlines the approaches that can help small and low-income countries in a manner that is practical and supportive of their economic development.

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781849290708
Publication Date: Nov 2011
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