Economy

Failing Farms Force Cuba to Import Food

Cost of buying in foodstuffs from abroad is heavy burden on government.

Farm Produce Goes to Waste in Cuba

In Mayabeque province, farmers say the government's distribution network is failing them.

Welfare Cuts in Uzbekistan

Cuban Government Trials Fuel Reform

Since people buy black-market gas to supplement limited state supply, a pilot project will see fuel on sale legally.

Uzbek Leader Wakes Up to Mass Emigration

President shows sudden concern for unemployed.

Cuba's Entrepreneurs Flourish Against the Odds

Self-employed numbers rose ten per cent in 2012.

Will Turkmen State Sell-Off be Fair?

President says privatisation process must be transparent, though some say that has never been how things have worked.

Fake Banknotes in Havana

People pay surprisingly little attention to checking whether their change comes in counterfeit notes.

IMF Predicts High Inflation for Uzbekistan

Grand Designs on Hold in Georgia

Plans for whole new city shelved, but port may yet be built.