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The Distribution of Consumption Expenditure in Sub-Saharan Africa

Mars, 2016

This paper uses a set of national
household surveys to study the regional Sub-Saharan Africa
distribution of consumption expenditure among individuals
during 1993 to 2008. The analysis puts the disparities in
living standards that exist among persons in Africa into
context with the disparities that exist within and between
African countries. Regional interpersonal inequality has
increased (from a Gini index of 52 percent in 1993 to 56

Breaking Business as Usual

Mars, 2016

Market-based reforms and the opening up
of trade and investment initiated over the past four years
have had a positive impact on growth in Myanmar. These have
enhanced private sector participation and increased the role
of exports in the economy. Reforms have included streamlined
business entry procedures, reduced export and import
licensing requirements, and enhanced public-private
partnerships and dialogue. Promoting private sector