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14.05.2012
Uzbekistan in the Era of High Commodity Prices

Uzbekistan in the Era of High Commodity Prices

A persistent concern for the region highlighted in the 2012 edition of the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific is the challenge presented by commodity price volatility, in particular the trend of rising commodity prices.

09.04.2012
Regarding the question of closed systems…

Regarding the question of closed systems…

"We – the analytical community inside Uzbekistan – have been tardy in comprehending the processes that are under way in society. The established clichés and stereotypes prevent us from seeing the real situation and processes that are under way today in society – and they are very dynamic." (B.Ergashev)

21.03.2012
World After the Crisis

World After the Crisis

The economy of the loan capital that was allowing to stimulate demand in the debt for a long time, is now reduced, as a "shagreen". The costs involved, in one way or another, are distributed for everyone. To whom, to what extent and how it is socially justified - is a quite different issue…

09.03.2012
Visioning the Future of Uzbekistan

Visioning the Future of Uzbekistan

There is a recent trend of adopting a Long term development strategies by different countries. In February, China announced its joint research report by a team from the World Bank and the Development Research Center of China’s State Council.

28.12.2011
Is traditional MBA outdated to succeed in business today?

Is traditional MBA outdated to succeed in business today?

In the constantly changing global environment full of uncertain circumstances, in order to make business successful there is a growing necessity in obtaining additional business education. In this context, how well developed the market of business education in Uzbekistan? Does it correspond today’s business environment and lead to success?

14.11.2011
New Silk Road vs. Eurasian Union

New Silk Road vs. Eurasian Union

This autumn major external actors in Central Asia – the United States, Russia and China – have formulated their visions regarding further engagement with countries of the region. The U.S., as it has already been discussed, is advancing a strategy of the "Modern Silk Road", which aims at expanding trade, transport, and energy links between the Central and South Asia, as well as other countries cross-cut by this historic trade route.

11.10.2011
Emerging Economies of Inner Asia – will the second wave of the global turmoil reach those?

Emerging Economies of Inner Asia – will the second wave of the global turmoil reach those?

There are less doubts about possibility of the so called ‘second wave’ of the global financial crisis. The first wave primarily affected “Western Economies”. China and emerging economies in Asia though were affected, could sustain comparatively high growth rates.

10.08.2011
Journalists vs Analytics – effective cooperation?

Journalists vs Analytics – effective cooperation?

Analysts and journalists discuss goals and tasks of the Club of Analytical Journalism that was launched at the premises of the Center for Economic Research on July 29, 2011.

19.07.2011
Managers for modernization

Managers for modernization

Modernization policy envisages preparation of highly educated managers – agents of modernization, who could successfully realize policy goals on the highest level.

The practice of developed countries demonstrates that, when creating the pool of “good” managers, particular attention should be given to special educational programs developed by a state.

17.06.2011
Tashkent - 2030.  How it looks like?

Tashkent - 2030. How it looks like?

There are 3374 streets in today’s Tashkent, whereas before the independence the number was around 2500. And what does the future hold for the city? How many streets in Tashkent we should expect by 2030, or at least in the next 10 years?