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Author:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Publisher:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Imprint:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Volume:   No. 12
Dimensions:   Width: 20.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.558kg
ISBN:  

9780850928631

ISBN 10:   085092863
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   01 March 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

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Foreword List of Abbreviations and Acronyms PART I: RECENT ECONOMIC TRENDS IN COMMONWEALTH SMALL STATES 1. Recent Economic Trends in Commonwealth Small States Introduction Economic Environment Overall Growth Trends Sources of Growth Inflation Employment External Performance International Trade Relations Current Account Balances Inflows to Small States Public Debt International Reserves Human Development Trends Key Policy Issues Conclusion 2. The Macroeconomic and Global Dynamics of Small States Gordon Cordina Introduction Measures of Economic Size Data Issues Smallness and Vulnerability Major Vulnerability Indices Vulnerability, Population Size and Insularity Economic Vulnerability and Economic Growth: The Supply Side of the Economy Economic Vulnerability and Macroeconomic Fluctuations: Aggregate Demand Conclusion 3. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency David Barrett Introduction Driving Force for Implementing Non-Conventional Energy Options Energy Status of SIDS Energy Efficiency and Conservation - The First Line of Defence Renewable Energy Technologies Barriers to Implementation Energy Policy Support The Need for a Dedicated and Empowered Champion Absence of Appropriate Financing and the Use of Traditional Accounting Methods Inadequate Expertise for Resource Mobilisation Cross-sectoral Initiatives Public Education and Public Awareness Influence of Utility Companies Competition for Scarce Resources Scale Other Factors Conclusion Acronyms PART II: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DATA ON SMALL STATES Basic Statistics Technical Notes for Tables Tables Economic Indicators Social and Democratic Indicators Millennium Development Goal Indicators Figures

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'Debbie Budlander's essay on gender responsive budgeting is a must-read both for those working on this topic, and for decision-makers.' - Gender & Development Vol. 17, No. 2, July 2009.

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