Food And Agriculture In The Czech Republic From A Velvet Transition To The Challenges Of Eu Accession

Author : Csaba Csáki
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780821345023
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Food and Agriculture in the Czech Republic written by Csaba Csáki and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Becoming a member of the European Union is one of the most important objectives of the Czech Republic for the coming years, both for the government, and for the Czech society as a whole." With the exception of a few traditional Czech products, the Czech Republic is not a major exporter of agricultural goods due to its land-locked position and relatively poor product differentiation. Since the "velvet revolution" in 1989, agricultural production has declined. To conform to European Union standards for accession, the Czech Republic needs to make some adjustments. This report reviews the current state of Czech agriculture and agro-industry in the context of EU accession. It analyzes institutional reforms and their actual impacts and proposes a series of adjustments to complete the reforms in the agricultural sector. This report is intended for agricultural scientists, public officials, agricultural and agro-industrial leaders, and researchers interested in the transformation of agriculture in the transition economies and in issues pertaining to accession of Central and East European candidate countries to the European Union.

Author : Csaba Csáki
Publisher : World Bank Group
ISBN 13 : 9786610006212
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Food and Agriculture in the Czech Republic written by Csaba Csáki and published by World Bank Group. This book was released on 1999 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study reviews the share of agriculture in the Czech economy, which has diminished significantly since 1989. Two opposing trends are analyzed: a) a reduction in the agricultural production; and, b) a recovery in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 1994-1996, after a sharp contraction in the first years of transition, with the share of agricultural employment dropping by half in 1997. Such reduction, however, facilitated by new opportunities in non-agricultural activities, resulted in improved agricultural labor productivity. The report indicates that while, a marked slow-down in agricultural production exists, a slow switch from animal production to crop production is being experienced. The status of sectoral reforms as of 1989 is examined, focusing on three categories of institutional reforms, and their impacts: 1) the creation of a macro-framework and incentives for producers, processors, and traders; 2) the privatization of major means of production - primary agriculture, agro-processing, and, input supply; and 3) the changes in institutions and regulations aimed at enhancing market development. A series of adjustments are proposed for the completion of reforms in the areas of financial consolidation of farms, privatization of state-owned land, competitiveness, and, development of a market institutional framework, envisaging the transformation for accession to the European Union.

Author : Csaba Csaki
Publisher : World Bank Group
ISBN 13 : 9781280006210
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Food and Agriculture in the Czech Republic: from a Velvet Transition to the Challenges of Eu Accession written by Csaba Csaki and published by World Bank Group. This book was released on 1999 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study reviews the share of agriculture in the Czech economy, which has diminished significantly since 1989. Two opposing trends are analyzed: a) a reduction in the agricultural production; and, b) a recovery in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 1994-1996, after a sharp contraction in the first years of transition, with the share of agricultural employment dropping by half in 1997. Such reduction, however, facilitated by new opportunities in non-agricultural activities, resulted in improved agricultural labor productivity. The report indicates that while, a marked slow-down in agricultural production exists, a slow switch from animal production to crop production is being experienced. The status of sectoral reforms as of 1989 is examined, focusing on three categories of institutional reforms, and their impacts: 1) the creation of a macro-framework and incentives for producers, processors, and traders; 2) the privatization of major means of production - primary agriculture, agro-processing, and, input supply; and 3) the changes in institutions and regulations aimed at enhancing market development. A series of adjustments are proposed for the completion of reforms in the areas of financial consolidation of farms, privatization of state-owned land, competitiveness, and, development of a market institutional framework, envisaging the transformation for accession to the European Union.

Author : Pietro Garibaldi
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780821349168
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From Transition to EU Accession written by Pietro Garibaldi and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies the Bulgarian labor market with a view to understanding the interactions between the performance of the Bulgarian economy and the functioning of its labor market. It evaluates the position of Bulgaria vis-a-vis compliance with the acquis commentaire, and provides a set of key policy recommendations that may enhance the job creation potential in years to come.

Author : Esen Ulgenerk
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780821347812
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From Transition to Accession written by Esen Ulgenerk and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bulgaria is recovering from a severe economic and financial crisis after more than half a decade of macroeconomic mismanagement. As a candidate country for accession to the EU, Bulgaria will need to establish stable, well-regulated and competitive financial markets and institutions. This paper reviews developments in the financial markets.

Author : João do Carmo Oliveira
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780821350430
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Czech Republic written by João do Carmo Oliveira and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report contains the most significant elements of intergovernmental fiscal relations in the Czech Republic including administrative structure, expenditure and revenue assignments, fiscal imbalances and transfers, access to borrowing and indebtedness, and budgeting. Although each of these elements is discussed in its own chapter, it is important to remember that they are interrelated and that reform design needs to be conducted in a coordinated manner.

Author : Csaba Csáki
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780821349441
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Challenge of Rural Development in the EU Accession Countries written by Csaba Csáki and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Abstract: This volume examines the reforms and policy changes necessary in the rural sectors or the ten countries that have started the accession process for eventual membership in the European Union (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia). The papers in this volume are selected from the presentations at the Third World Bank/FAO EU Accession Workshop held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on June 17-20, 2000, and are organized around four topics: (i) defining the concepts of rural development-options for EU accession candidate countries; (ii) rural development in the European Union; (iii) rural development in Central and Eastern Europe; and (iv) international experiences and the role of international organizations in supporting rural development in the EU accession candidate countries. This volume is intended for agricultural policy makers and government officials in the candidate countries, EU officials, World Bank and FAO staff, development scholars, and all others interested in the process of rural development in Central and Eastern Europe.

Author : Alberto Valdés
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780821347713
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Agricultural Support Policies in Transition Economies written by Alberto Valdés and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies of Russia, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, and Turkey.

Author : Laurian Unnevehr
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780821347706
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Food Safety Issues in the Developing World written by Laurian Unnevehr and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food safety is receiving more attention worldwide with the rising incidence of foodborne disease, concern over new potential hazards, and growth in agricultural trade. Investments to improve food safety in developing countries can reduce the burden of disease and remove the barriers to fresh food product exports, providing another source of income for the rural sector. International disputes over sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures influence the ability of developing countries to compete in export markets. These countries need to evaluate their interest in the SPS agreement under the World Trade Organisation (WTO); participate more fully in international agencies responsible for harmonisation; develop the capacity to assess equivalence for process standards, which are increasingly used for fresh food products; and resist the imposition of inappropriate standards.

Author : Csaba Csáki
Publisher : World Bank Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780821347935
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Food and Agriculture in Bulgaria written by Csaba Csáki and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agriculture traditionally played a significant role in the Bulgarian economy. Before the present decade, Bulgaria was a major exporter of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables within Eastern and Central Europe. While the Bulgarian government has progressed rapidly since 1997, the delay in reforms has rendered Bulgarian food products as noncompetitive on the international market. Also, many important components of the transition are not completed. This report reviews the recent history and current state of Bulgarian agriculture and agroindustry. It examines the status of the sectoral reforms program, including reforms affecting pricing and trade, rural finance, land markets, and agroindustry, with emphasis on evaluating its progress toward meeting the criteria for EU accession. It highlights the tremendous advances made recently, and also suggests an agenda for prioritizing the remaining obstacles. This report is intended for agricultural scientists, public officials, politicians, agricultural and agroindustrial leaders, economic researchers and others interested in the transformation of agriculture in the transition economies and in issues pertaining to accession of Central and East European candidate countries to the European Union.