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Russia reluctant to adapt farming to climate change

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RUSSIA

Russia is the world's leading wheat exporter and is trying to build its livestock sector. Intensive, polluting production methods are at odds with other environmental imperatives…

Central Asia faces COVID-19 surge and resurgence risks

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CENTRAL ASIA

Like Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan took timely action when evidence of COVID-19 emerged. Their governments' claim of effective management may prove justified but is…

Uzbek reforms are dynamic but rely on leader's drive

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UZBEKISTAN

Since coming to power in 2016, Uzbek President Shavqat Mirzioyev has launched wide-ranging structural and economic reforms. There has been progress on economic change, although…

Kazakhstan will reassure investors as reforms unfold

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KAZAKHSTAN

The 'new deal' programme includes both short- and long-term reforms aimed at redressing the main failings of the Nazarbayev era. The Tokayev administration is pledging to launch…

Oil trade that spurs Belarus recovery is at risk

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BELARUS

Belarus's state-run economy.

Armenia's long-term growth will need sustained reform

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ARMENIA

The prospects for structural reform.

Moldovan government has window for reform

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MOLDOVA

A possible period of respite for Moldova.

Uzbek economic reform actions do not include politics

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UZBEKISTAN

Currency exchange liberalisation starting with a 100% devaluation on September 5 is the first substantive domestic policy reform of Shavqat Mirzioyev's presidency. A year after…

Uzbek-Kazakh thaw can ease tensions and reshape region

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UZBEKISTAN/KAZAKHSTAN

Improvements in Kazakh-Uzbek relations.

Armenian government faces fiscal and growth challenges

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ARMENIA

Armenian economic update.