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Title:The adoption of network codes in the field of energy : availability of judicial review in a multi-stage procedure Author(s):VLACHOU, CharikleiaDate:2012Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2012/39; Loyola de Palacio Programme on Energy Policy; [Florence School of Regulation]; [Energy]Abstract:The adoption of network codes is a crucial step towards the conclusion of the internal energy market by the year 2014. This paper aims to assess the availability of judicial review in the multi-stage procedure established ...
Title:Advances on tolerance theory in Europe Author(s):DOBBERNACK, Jan; MODOOD, Tariq; TRIANDAFYLLIDOU, Anna Date:2013Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:ACCEPT-PLURALISM; 2013/23; 5. New Knowledge; Advances on Tolerance Theory in Europe
Title:Advancing knowledge on international migration : data and research needs Author(s):FARGUES, Philippe Date:2018Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP); 24Abstract:From the sheer numbers of migrants to the complex processes that set people on the move and the multiple changes they bring to both origin and destination countries, international migration suffers considerable deficits ...
Title:Adverse Shocks and Social Protection in Africa: What Role for Formal and Informal Financial Institutions? Author(s):ODURO, Abena D.Date:2010Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2010/31; European Report on DevelopmentAbstract:This paper presents evidence on the wide range of adverse shocks reported by African households. The current financial and economic crisis adds another layer of risk to al-ready vulnerable households and firms. In ...
Title:Advies CBPL betreffende de oprichting van een centraal register voor de invordering van onbetwiste geldschulden Author(s):NAUDTS, LaurensDate:2015Citation:Privacy en informatie, 2015, Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 160-161Type:ArticleSeries/Number:[Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF)]
Title:Affaires, scandales et urnes de verre à Casablanca. Les ambiguïtés de la "démocratie locale" à l'ère de la " bonne gouvernance" Author(s):CATUSSE, MyriamDate:2002Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSC; 2002/38
Title:Affirmative action policies to remedy ethnic minority disadvantage in the labour market Author(s):HEATH, AnthonyDate:2014Type:OtherSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS PP; 2014/01; Global Governance Programme; Global EconomicsAbstract:Throughout Western Europe the children of immigrants continue to experience major ethnic penalties in the labour market in comparison with their peers from the majority group. Direct and indirect racial discrimination are ...
Title:Affordability of Basic Public Utilities: Regulation and Poverty Policies Editor(s):DUBOIS, UteDate:2009Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:Florence School of Regulation; EnergyAbstract:The FSR Workshop on “Affordability of basic public utilities” organized by the Florence School of Regulation gathered 36 participants from 12 countries. The Workshop was devoted to present the current knowledge on issues ...
Title:Afghan refugee journeys : onwards migration decision-making in Greece and Turkey Author(s):KUSCHMINDER, Katie Date:2017Citation:Journal of refugee studies, 2018, Vol. 31, No. 4, pp. 566–587Type:ArticleAbstract:This paper contributes to the lack of research on refugee journeys by examining the factors influencing Afghan refugees plans to stay in Greece or Turkey or migrate onwards as a continuation of their fragmented refugee ...
Title:Afghans in Greece and Turkey seeking to migrate onward : decision-making factors and destination choices Author(s):KUSCHMINDER, Katie ; KOSER, KhalidDate:2016Citation:Migration policy practice, 2016, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 30-35Type:ArticleAbstract:The purpose of this article is to understand the migration intentions of Afghans in Greece and Turkey, and the factors influencing their decisions. The article is based on data collected within the “Understanding Irregular ...
Title:Africa and natural resources : managing natural resources for sustainable growth Author(s):VAN DER PLOEG, FrederickDate:2007Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:African Development Bank; Annual Report; 2007Abstract:After an overview of the stylised facts about Africa's natural resources, we discuss the problems and challenges facing the management of natural resources in Africa. We highlight the paradox of plenty, which is that many ...
Title:Africa and the Global Economic Crisis: A Risk Assessment and Action Guide Author(s):NAUDÉ, WimDate:2010Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS; 2010/27; European Report on DevelopmentAbstract:It is increasingly apparent that, despite earlier hopes, the global economic crisis will have a significant impact on the economies of Sub-Saharan Africa. In order to co-ordinate and craft the most appropriate responses ...
Title:Africa under a warming climate : the role of trade towards building resilient adaptation in agriculture Author(s):CASELLA, Henri; DE MELO, JaimeDate:2022Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI RSC; 2022/56; Global Governance Programme-476; [Global Economics]Abstract:The paper reports on evidence on how trade can help Africa adapt to Climate Change (CC) along three dimensions: (i) fast-onset events from short-lived extreme occurrences (floods, extreme temperatures); (ii) slow-onset ...
Title:Africa: the next Eldorado or a troubled continent? Author(s):GIOVANNETTI, Giorgia Date:2019Type:OtherSeries/Number:EUI RSCAS PP; 2019/04; Special Edition for the EP Elections 2019; [European Governance and Politics Programme]Abstract:Africa is a young and fast-growing continent. It is urbanizing at a very high pace and progressing in income per capita, trade liberalization, human development and doing-business indicators. African countries are, however, ...
Title:The African financial development and financial inclusion gaps Author(s):ALLEN, Franklin; CARLETTI, Elena ; CULL, Robert; QIAN, Jun; SENBET, Lemma; VALENZUELA, PatricioDate:2014Citation:Journal of African economies, 2014, Vol. 23, No. 5, pp. 614-642Type:ArticleAbstract:This paper investigates the African financial development and financial inclusion gaps relative to other peer developing countries. Using a set of variables related to financial development and inclusion, we first estimate ...
Title:The African Financial Development Gap Author(s):ALLEN, Franklin; CARLETTI, Elena ; CULL, Robert; QIAN, Jun; SENBET, LemmaDate:2010Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:EUI ECO; 2010/24Abstract:Economic growth in Africa has long been disappointing. We document that the financial sectors of most sub-Saharan African countries remain significantly underdeveloped by the standards of other developing countries. We ...
Title:The African Financial Development Gap Author(s):ALLEN, Franklin; CARLETTI, Elena ; CULL, Robert; QIAN, Jun; SENBET, LemmaDate:2010Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:Wharton Financial Institutions Center; 2010/18Abstract:Economic growth in Africa has long been disappointing. We document that the financial sectors of most sub-Saharan African countries remain significantly underdeveloped by the standards of other developing countries. We ...
Title:African financial systems : a review Author(s):ALLEN, Franklin; OTCHERE, Isaac; SENBET, Lemma W.Date:2010Type:Working PaperSeries/Number:University of Pennsylvania; Wharton School Weiss Center; Working Papers; 2010/11Abstract:Africa is a continent made up of 53 countries. The continent is economically and culturally diverse, with different regional economic blocs. The financial systems in these countries are as diverse as the countries. Reviewing ...
Title:African presidential republics Author(s):BLONDEL, Jean Date:2019Citation:Abingdon : Routledge, 2019, African governance ; 9Type:BookAbstract:This book provides a systematic assessment of the behaviour of successful presidents in African Presidential republics, examining the part played by presidents in the development of their countries. Using two groups of ...
Title:African Refugees' Influx in Israel from a Socio-Political Perspective Author(s):YACOBI, HaimDate:2009Type:Technical ReportSeries/Number:[Migration Policy Centre]; [CARIM-South]; CARIM Research Report; 2009/04Abstract:This paper focuses on socio-political dynamics in Israel in relation to the increased flow of African refugees and asylum seekers. The main argument presented here is that there is an inherent tension between the ethnocentric ...