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Strategy and mechanisms of legislation harmonisation between Russia and the European Union as key components of their effective mutual development in the XXI century S. Kashkin 20 Mar 2005
Approximation of Russian legal space to European one is too diverse and difficult an issue to be described in all details in a small position paper. Therefore, the basic views tentatively laid down herein will inevitability comprise some reticence and a few rather rough sketches, which may stir discussion but should help to finally develop a long-term strategy for the basic approach to the solution for this vital and forward-looking issue... Basic theories of harmonization of legislative in the process of forming of common spaces Russia-the EU Isaev D. 19 Mar 2005
At the present time there is a quality reconstruction of the whole architecture of cooperation in Russia-EU relations. In perspective, the whole spectrum of political, trade and economic, legal, cultural relations will be realized within the framework of four spaces established in May, 2003 in Saint-Petersburg: Common European economic space, Common space of liberty, security and public justice, Common space of scientific research and education, including cultural aspects... Improving quality of legislative regulation of econonomic acivities: European experience and prospects for Russia P. Kryuchkova 03 Mar 2005
Presently, the State's presence in the Russian economy remains still considerable, albeit inefficient. The growth of economy is hampered by the business community's lack of confidence in the State and its ability to establish stable, transparent and predictable rules of the game on the market. The government interference is viewed as the only way to overcome market pitfalls in practically all areas of economic activity, although its efficiency leaves much to be desired, due to, not least, excessive functions vested with the State that divert resources from the actually needed measures... Competitiveness: A general approach (Draft Paper) Gilles Walter 25 Feb 2005
In recent years, competitiveness has become more than a fashionable concept. Alongside with the international opening of developed economies and the globalization of economic relations that ensued, there is hardly any government that has not assigned the improvement of competitiveness as one of the main goals of its economic policy... European integration and competitiveness: Implications for Russia (Draft) François Benaroya 24 Feb 2005
Competitiveness is widely considered as a key building block to economic development and prosperity, and, as such, has been at the centre of the political debate for the last two decades in most countries, in particular in Europe... Increasing the efficiency of state regulation of the Russian economy with the help of experiences in the EU and selected EU Member States Wybe Th. Douma 23 Feb 2005
The purpose of this research study and policy advice is the identification of a methodology of making current Russian legislation concerning state regulation of economy and its development future oriented, predictable, certain, coherent, and non-controversial and compatible with European Union and selected EU member states (Germany, UK, Sweden, and etc.) practice in establishing "rules of the game" in this field. This work is conducted under the responsibility of the 'EU-RF relations group' of RECEP... Factors of regional growth Lilia Valitova 21 Feb 2005
The paper is devoted to the analysis of factors, explaining regional inequalities in living standards and economic growth in Russia. It was found out that significant factors enhancing economic growth are resource endowments, regional industrial policy, R&D policy and investment activity. We could also conclude that supporting grants from other budgets cause distortions and even slow down regional development. Russia: natural resource rent and competitiveness Christophe Cordonnier 18 Feb 2005
In a recent publication , the World Bank has recalculated the various components of the Russian GDP in order to eliminate the strong statistical distortions linked to practices of price transfers which inflated artificially the share of market services. In the past these practices have been systematically used by oil and gas companies for the sake of reducing their tax liabilities... Improvement of Interbank Market Regulation Mechanisms Danila Levchenko 18 Feb 2005
Post-crisis development of the money market in the Russian Federation is described by gradual reduction of inflation and sustainable progressive development of the banking system. The year 2003 when the Bank of Russia for the first time achieved the formally set planned inflation target of 12% is especially worth mentioning... Membership of the European Internal Market without being an EU Member State Alfred E. Kellermann 12 Jan 2005
The cornerstone of EU-Russia relations is the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA), concluded in 1994, which entered into force on 1 December 1997. The PCA states that the EU and Russia shall foster economic cooperation and confirms the goal of Russia’s progressive integration into the European market... Development prospects and tasks of the Russian concession legislation (Task II.E.P.5) S. Sosna 11 Jan 2005
Concession is not a completely new form of usage of state and municipal property for
Russia. Pre-revolutionary Russia knew the concessions quite well already... Report on the Results of Review of the Draft Law on Concessions Maria Bahnini 22 Dec 2004
This Draft Law is deemed to be a framework law and as such has been reviewed not only on the basis of the traditional criteria of framework legislation but also in compliance with the general lawmaking principles. Findings and recommendations have been prepared regarding the need to change the law structure and make it an impeccable and easily comprehensible legislative tool. Review of the Substance The clause-by-clause analysis of the Draft Law has been performed. Based on the results of the review recommendations have been prepared to substantiate the need to clarify certain definitions and make appropriate changes in the Draft Law. Management of Interbank Market as Development Factor Danila Levchenko 09 Dec 2004
It is becoming apparent lately that the policies of the Bank of Russia need improvement. There are, in the first place, purely empirical indications that those policies lack both flexibility and the ability to solve political problems per se. During the current year alone, a number of problems emerged, which can hardly be considered incidental. The effect of federal supporting grants on the incentives of regional authorities Lilia Valitova 28 Oct 2004
This paper analyses the impact of the system of grants existing in the Russian Federation as a tool of encouraging regional economic development. We have focused on the mechanism and criteria of supporting grants allocation. The econometric analysis of comprehensive statistical data found the negative distorting influence of this transfer on fiscal incentives in the context of decreasing future tax revenues. Regulation Inside Government: the Theory, International Experience, Russian Reforms Vitaly Tambovtsev 13 Oct 2004
The paper is devoted to the main topics of the “New Public Management” theory. As distinct from the traditional “Public Administration” concept, the idea behind NPM is in applying management principles more common for profit-making entities, or firms, to government institutions responsible for providing individuals with public and social benefits.
Regulation inside government will be examined from the standpoint of the economic theory. The paper will also give an overview of international experience with NPM and demonstrate the applicability of these concepts to Russian reforms and, more specifically, to reforming of the budget process. EU–Russia Energy Dialogue Vladimir Voloshin 12 Oct 2004
The EU–Russia summit held in October 2000 in Paris launched the energy dialogue between the European Union and Russia. The summit approved the initiative of the President of the European Commission Romano Prodi... Change of the fundamental productive and social paradigms and transformation of the public sphere in Europe Jean-Paul Blandinieres 10 Oct 2004
The article of Jean-Paul Blandinieres “ Change of fundamental productive and social paradigms and transformation of the public sphere in Europe (EU experience)” is dedicated to the issues of public administration in Europe in light of the shift of the major social and productive paradigms. The article considers social changes which have taken place in Europe since the beginning of the integration process, with the evolution of principles and approaches of the public institutions, as developed by European institutions. Internal Audit of Federal Executive Bodies: International Best Practices and Recommendations for Russia Yuri Lipuntsov 06 Oct 2004
The current theory and practices of internal audit of executive authorities in the European countries employ an established set of exterritorial definitions having the steadfast meanings... The EU-RF Cross-Border Areas: Socio-Economic Differences as an Impulse to Develop Cooperation Marina Cherkovets 28 Sep 2004
Following upon the EU enlargement in May 2004, the length of the common border of Russia and the European Union doubled in size, and the number of EU cross-border countries and RF border regions increased as well. The RF border with Finland (1300 km) together with borders... Russia can and shall shape its Future Jean-Paul Blandinieres 30 Jul 2004
The article is dedicated to the analysis of the methods of perspective and of strategic planning as forestalling strategies aimed at defining and reaching “the wishful future” as important issues in western political and economical practices. Special attention in the article is focused on the use of such methods in Russia.
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