Consequences of Economic Integration Initiatives in Africa: Trade in the IGAD Region

The article analyzes the pre-revolutionary and the Soviet experience of the protectionist policies. Special attention is paid to the external economic policy during the times of NEP (New Economic Policy), socialist industrialization and the years of 1970-1980s. The results of the state monopoly on foreign trade and currency transactions in the Soviet Union are summarized; the economic integration in the frames of Comecon is assessed.

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Openness of the Russian economy as a source of economic growth

Voprosy Ekonomiki ◽

10.32609/0042-8736-2016-12-26-42 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 26-42 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

P. Kadochnikov ◽

A. Knobel ◽

S. Sinelnikov-Murylev

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Economic Integration ◽

Global Economy ◽

Regional Economic Integration ◽

Policy Recommendations ◽

Regional Economic ◽

Russian Economy

The paper considers measures on Russia’s integration into the global economy, aimed at the economic growth resumption. It analyzes conditions and mechanisms due to which the expanding trade and mutual investment with other countries contribute to economic growth in Russia. The paper provides policy recommendations for export support, regional economic integration agenda and the institutions reform.

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The Palestinian Refugee Camps In Jordan: Between National Identity and Socio-economic Integration

Holy Land Studies ◽

10.3366/hls.2004.0007 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 198-221 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ala Al-Hamarneh

Keyword(s):

United Nations ◽

Collective Memory ◽

Economic Integration ◽

Refugee Camps ◽

Spatial Integration ◽

Political Activities ◽

Cultural Traditions ◽

The Past ◽

Distinct Character ◽

Palestinian Refugee

At least 50 per cent of the population of Jordan is of Palestinian origin. Some 20 per cent of the registered refugees live in ten internationally organized camps, and another 20 per cent in four locally organized camps and numerous informal camps. The camps organized by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) play a major role in keeping Palestinian identity alive. That identity reflects the refugees' rich cultural traditions, political activities, as well as their collective memory, and the distinct character of each camp. Over the past two decades integration of the refugees within Jordanian society has increased. This paper analyses the transformation of the identity of the camp dwellers, as well as their spatial integration in Jordan, and other historical and contemporary factors contributing to this transformation.

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