Addresses the issues raised by globalization and the uncertainties and opportunities created by the opening up of the world economy. Covers papers that address factors relating to competitiveness and market access. Deals with issues of governance in which the state's relationship with civil groups in the context of development strategy has come under sharper focus. Points the way to an improved policy-making framework and identifies a range of reforms at the state and enterprise level which can improve the decision-making process. Discusses economic performance and macreeconomic targets in the context of ongoing reforms and reviews of current strategies.

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