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Is South-Eastern Europe making it?

Article Abstract:

The switch to a market economy is advancing at varying speeds in the former communist countries of Southeastern Europe. Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania are the only countries achieving some success in this transition. Slovenia's faster transition may be because the country started the transition with fewer structural problems and with greater education and skills among the populace. Countries with difficult domestic and foreign policy situations have in general experienced more problems in transforming their economies.

Economic policy, Eastern Europe, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria

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The edge of the abyss

Article Abstract:

Political events faced by Nigerians from May to Sep 1998 have been extraordinary. These include the deaths of General Sani Abacha, the head of state, and Chief Moshood Abiola, the imprisoned opposition leader. Such circumstances have caused a crisis in Nigeria similar to those which led to the civil war in 1967. Nigerians feel they have been betrayed by democratic governments that supported the military leadership.

Political aspects, Nigeria

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Forgotten generation

Article Abstract:

When policies are created to address the needs of people affected by humanitarian crises, they rarely include provisions for older people. The aged are usually poor, and it is perceived that they will be cared for by their families. Social attitudes in the countries in questions contribute to the poor treatment. Efforts to improve the conditions for older people are described.

Care and treatment, Aged, Elderly, Social policy, Developing countries

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