Economy

Patience Wearing Thin in Kazakstan

Common assumption that Kazakstan's long-suffering people will never grow restive may be wrong.

Heratis Angered at Afghan Security Forces

Residents say police and soldiers drive recklessly and extort money.

Headlong Tourist Drive in Georgia

Picturesque Caucasian country draws more visitors than ever, but service levels remain patchy and infrastructure is still being put in place.

Troop Pullout Bad for Afghan Economy

Experts warn country is overreliant on foreign aid money and on foreign troops who guarantee a measure of stability.

Georgia's Economic Exodus

Job creation schemes have failed to stop workers voting with their feet.

Uruzgan's Farmers Starved of Irrigation Water

As officials discuss strategy, farmers say they need solutions now.

Turkmen, Uzbeks to Bid for European Investment

Iraqi Housing Crisis Beckons

Foreign investment needed to revive floundering social housing construction programme.

Afghanistan: Jun/Jul '11 Part I

IWPR report on dire consequences of cheap imports for Herat factories triggers further press coverage.

Afghan Media Follow Up Business Story

IWPR report on dire consequences of cheap imports for Herat factories triggers further press coverage.