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 Global Accountability Report 2008
This year with the cooperation of the Center for the Study of Democracy, Bulgaria is included as a partner in the dissemination of the Global Accountability Report 2008. According to the report many of the most influential corporate, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in the world do not meet the expectations of the people. more »
The informal economy in Bulgaria: Policy responses in an economic crisis
The annual Hidden Economy Index in Bulgaria for 2008 has registered a moderate decrease. In comparison, the index was 40% higher in 2002 when it was first assessed. The decrease is due to the shrinking of the hidden economy in all its assessed dimensions – tax evasion, hidden turnover and employment. However, business perceptions regarding the extent of the hidden economy in Bulgaria have kept on increasing since 2006. more »
Round table: The informal economy in Bulgaria: Policy responses in an economic crisis
On 3 December 2008 the Center for the Study of Democracy and Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Office Bulgaria organized a round table on the policy responses to the informal economy. During the event experts from the Center for the Study of Democracy presented the Hidden Economy Index 2008 and policy-makers discussed the policy responses to the informal economy during an economic crisis. more »
Workshop: Innovation, Intellectual Property Rights and Their Multilateral and Regional Regulation. The Case of the SEE Transition Economies
On 17-19 October 2008 the Center for the Study of Democracy, in collaboration with the University of Oslo organized a workshop on the issues of innovation and intellectual property rights. The workshop is part of the activities of GARNET, a EU Research Network of Excellence under the Sixth Framework Programme. more »
Round Table Discussion: Grey Economy: Trends and Challenges
On 27 May 2008 the Center for the Study of Democracy, with the support of the Royal Dutch Embassy in Sofia, organizes a round table discussion, dedicated to the challenges the grey economy poses on Bulgaria's economic development and competitiveness and the possibilities for implementing effective public policies in this area. more »
Bulgaria’s International Competitiveness 2008
With the cooperation of the Center for the Study of Democracy Bulgaria was included for a third time in this most prestigious annual competitiveness ranking – IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008. The Center for the Study of Democracy is official partner for Bulgaria of the World Competitiveness Center at IMD (International Institute for Management Development). The previous two issues of the Yearbook for 2006 and 2007 had a direct impact on Bulgarian competitiveness policy-making, and were quoted in strategic policy documents of the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy and Energy. more »
Press-conference: Bulgaria’s International Competitiveness 2008
On 14 May 2008 the Center for the Study of Democracy presents the results for Bulgaria of the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008. The press-conference will be held in Hall 1 of the Center. more »
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