Daily Archives: September 5, 2010

Tanzania, Dar es Salaam – Cost of Living

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The economy of Tanzania is mostly based on agriculture, which accounts for more than half of the GDP, provides approximately 85% of exports, and employs approximately 80% of the workforce. Dar es Salaam is the largest city in Tanzania. Dar … Continue reading →

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Tajikistan, Dushanbe – Cost of Living

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The economy of Tajikistan has been gravely weakened by civil conflict and by the loss of subsidies from Moscow and of markets for its products. Tajikistan depends to a large degree on aid from Russia and Uzbekistan and on international … Continue reading →

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Taiwan, Taipei – Cost of Living

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The economy of Taiwan is a dynamic capitalist economy. Real growth in GDP has averaged about 8% during the past three decades. The service sector makes up 73% of the economy. Taipei is the largest city in Taiwan and is … Continue reading →

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Expatriate Pay Philosophy

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Organisations spend insufficient time creating a well designed expatriate remuneration strategy and policy. This is dangerous given that the highest employee turnover is at the beginning and end of international assignments, indicating a lack of integration of expatriate pay philosophy … Continue reading →

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Syria, Damascus – Cost of Living

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The economy of Syria is that of a middle-income, developing country with a diversified economy based on agriculture, industry, and energy. Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria. Damascus is home to a wide range of industrial activity, … Continue reading →

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