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Challenges and opportunities as Armenia builds public sector [PDF file, 140k]
Building a fully functional national administration while still using the administrative machinery inherited from the Soviet Union is quite a challenge for the Government of Armenia. A multi pronged approach is needed.
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A team from PwC is working closely with the Armenian Public Sector Reform Commission to improve the efficiency, transparency and responsiveness of all levels of public administration. Kate Whyte tells us how.
VAT in Rwanda [PDF file, 193k]
Rwanda was shattered by its genocidal war in 1994. The Government needed money to help generate economic growth and an effective VAT system was one source of revenue.
SOERED in China [PDF file, 137k]
To achieve
xiao kang, the Chinese version of the American Dream, a move to a market-oriented economy is needed. This means many in the Public Sector will lose their jobs – and perhaps become their own bosses.
The process of pension reform in Russia [PDF file, 174k]4.7 million workers in hazardous and arduous occupations qualify for “privileged pensions” in Russia. How could the government reduce the financial impact of these pensions in a socially and politically viable manner?
Public sector reform key to Jordan's economic growth [PDF file, 114k]Continued economic progress for Jordan depends on tackling public sector reform. Step one was policy and project strategies, step two will be creating an effective public service.
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