Reaching Out to Indigenous People in the Russian Far East
The Russian Far East faces severe development challenges. Its remoteness and harsh winter conditions, particularly in the case of Magadan Oblast, limit economic development opportunities to mining and fishing. The weak investment climate, combined...
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| Format: | Brief |
| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2012
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2009/05/10658692/reaching-out-indigenous-people-russian-far-east http://hdl.handle.net/10986/10551 |
| Summary: | The Russian Far East faces severe
development challenges. Its remoteness and harsh winter
conditions, particularly in the case of Magadan Oblast,
limit economic development opportunities to mining and
fishing. The weak investment climate, combined with
geographic isolation, contribute to a poor standard of
living. And the most vulnerable group is the indigenous
community, where unemployment is four to five times that of
the general population. The smart lesson summarizes the
experience of the Russian Far East Business Development
Project in working to develop new economic opportunities for
entrepreneurs among the native population. |
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