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The implications of WTO and GATS for the banking sector in Africa

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Some African developing countries did not understand the implications of liberalization changes in WTO and GATS services with respect to financial services. The banking industry may expand rapidly in spite of problems such as corruption and lack of transparency.

Author: Murinde, Victor, Ryan, Cillian
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: World Economy
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0378-5920
Year: 2003
Financial Services, Finance and Insurance, Services information, Financial services industry, Services, International aspects, International trade, World Trade Organization

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Globalisation and policy effects in Africa

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Implementation of globalization in Sub-Saharan Africa creates opportunities for rapid growth, but also increases the risk of negative growth, as most of the African countries have weak governments which are less likely to undertake growth-oriented policies.

Author: Bigsten, Arne, Durevall, Dick
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: World Economy
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0378-5920
Year: 2003
Influence, International relations, Globalization

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Does the quality of institutions limit the MENA's integration in the world economy?

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The article examines the need for effective institutional reforms for Middle East and Northern African countries.

Author: Meon, Pierre-Guillaume, Sekkat, Khalid
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: World Economy
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0378-5920
Year: 2004
Middle East, Northern Africa, Institutional economics

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Subjects list: Economic aspects, Africa, Analysis
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