Policy Issues For The Escap Region Strengthening Pacific Island Developing Countries And Territories Through Regional Cooperation

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Policy Issues For The Escap Region

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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006

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Policy Issues For The Escap Region Strengthening Pacific Island Developing Countries And Territories Through Regional Cooperation

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Policy Issues For The Escap Region Strengthening Pacific Island Developing Countries And Territories Through Regional Cooperation written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Islands of the Pacific categories.

Policy Issues For The Escap Region

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Release Date : 2006

Policy Issues For The Escap Region written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Economic development categories.

Inequality In Asia And The Pacific In The Era Of The 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development

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Author : United Nations Publications
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-06-11

Inequality In Asia And The Pacific In The Era Of The 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development written by United Nations Publications and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-11 with Political Science categories.

This publication reviews the region's inequality trends, challenges and achievements and identifies policy gaps across the three dimensions of inequality--inequality of outcome, inequality of opportunity and inequality of impact. It also discusses the potential impact of rapid and disruptive technological advances, such as machine learning, and puts forward a broad set of policy recommendations for reducing all forms of inequality for the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its core tenant of ""leaving no one behind"".

Services In Global Value Chains Manufacturing Related Services

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Author : Patrick Low
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2016-06-21

Services In Global Value Chains Manufacturing Related Services written by Patrick Low and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-21 with Business & Economics categories.

This compilation of 22 firm-specific case studies is an important contribution to the discussion of 'servicification' trends in manufacturing. 'Services have increased in importance and value in many manufacturing value chains, making companies that produce physical products look more like service enterprises. What services do global value chains use in their operations, how important are they and how do economic policies shape firms' configurations, operations, and location of global value chains? This book addresses these questions and more.The interviewed firms, based in 12 APEC economies, come from different sectors ranging from multinational automotive, construction equipment, and electrical appliance manufacturers to small and medium manufacturers of watches or chemical for water treatment. The book analyses what specific services are important in different stages of the value chain, and whether they are typically provided in-house or outsourced.

Infrastructure For A Seamless Asia

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Author : Asian Development Bank
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

Infrastructure For A Seamless Asia written by Asian Development Bank and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Asia categories.

This study examines major challenges and issues associated with developing regional infrastructure through the fostering of regional cooperation in Asia, and provides a framework for pan-Asian infrastructure cooperation. The study's long-term vision is the creation of a seamless Asia (an integrated region connected by world-class, environmentally friendly infrastructure) in terms of both "hard" (physical) and "soft" (facilitating) infrastructure. The soft part supports the development and operation of the hard component. Findings indicate that the benefits of upgrading and extending Asia's infrastructure networks are substantial, and that all countries in the region would benefit. A logistics network is only as good as its weakest link; each country in a regional supply chain gains from infrastructure improvements made in others. Improving connectivity in the region would bring Asia large welfare gains through increased market access, reduced trade costs, and more efficient energy production and use. According to the study, to achieve this Asia needs to invest approximately $8 trillion in overall national infrastructure between 2010 and 2020. In addition, Asia needs to spend approximately $290 billion on specific regional infrastructure projects in transport and energy that are already in the pipeline

Policy Guidebook For Sme Development In Asia And The Pacific

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Author : Masato Abe
language : en
Publisher: UN
Release Date : 2012

Policy Guidebook For Sme Development In Asia And The Pacific written by Masato Abe and has been published by UN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Business & Economics categories.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including start-ups and microenterprises, have emerged as an engine of growth for most of the countries in Asia and the Pacific. Their contributions are well-known; they increase production and exports, generate employment and facilitate income growth amongst the population. SMEs serve as a seedbed for enterprise development. Each country has evolved its own policies, institutional framework and support mechanisms for SMEs according to its needs, stage of economic development and culture. The experience of each one of them is unique. Developing a policy guidebook for SME development in the developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region has been a daunting task, when the variety of experiences and the varied policies and programmes of each country are taken into consideration. This book documents specific policy guidelines based on various countries' strategies, their best practices and their applicability in the context of development of SMEs in Asia and the Pacific in addition to the vast experience and expertise of the contributors, researchers and authors of the publication. Many countries as well as various multilateral and bilateral development agencies have implemented a variety of interventions in Asia and the Pacific in line with their SME development strategies, typically in the following key areas: (a) Business environment, including policy and regulatory framework and infrastructure development; (b) Entrepreneurship; (c) Financing; (d) Business development services; (e) Innovation and technology; and (f) Market access. Their interventions typically use several modalities to address the key issues, including policy advocacy, institutional capacity building, human resource development and direct support to enterprises. This comprehensive review of the SME policies and programmes in Asia and the Pacific demonstrates that the nations of the region appreciate the importance of SME development. The SME sector in many countries in the region suffers from numerous threats and challenges that necessitate a proactive approach from policymakers. National governments and various stakeholders in charge of policy planning would do well to recognize not only the threats and challenges, but also the changing needs of SMEs. In this regard, the following useful guidelines are identified for effective policymaking: (a) The reduction of entry barriers (and thus costs) for new businesses; (b) The importance of cash flow to SMEs -- the major reason most new and small businesses fail is not a lack of profits but a lack of cash; (c) The strengthening of entrepreneurship through training and education; and (d) The strengthening of networking and information dissemination, given the fact that a lack of networks and information hinders effective deployment of technology and business development services as well as collaboration with other firms. This publication should provide the basis for deliberations on policy formulation for SME development in Asia and the Pacific, developing and refining the institutional framework based on intercountry experiences. Implementation of policy options and their appropriate selection, based on key factors, is highlighted. The book may also serve as a training manual for entrepreneurs, educators and business associations, such as chambers of commerce and industry, for building up the capacity of SMEs.

Inequality In Asia And The Pacific

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Author : Ravi Kanbur
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-02-24

Inequality In Asia And The Pacific written by Ravi Kanbur and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-24 with Business & Economics categories.

Asia’s rapid economic growth has led to a significant reduction in extreme poverty, but accompanied by rising inequality. This book deals with three questions: What have been the trends of inequality in Asia and the Pacific? What are the key drivers of rising inequality in the region? How should Asian countries respond to the rising inequality? Technological change, globalization, and market-oriented reform have been the key drivers of Asia’s remarkable growth and poverty reduction, but they have also had significant distribution consequences. These three drivers of growth cannot be hindered because they are the sources of productivity improvement and betterment of quality of life. This book will be useful to those interested in policy options that could be deployed by Asian countries in confronting rising inequality.

Emerging Asian Regionalism

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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008

Emerging Asian Regionalism written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Asia categories.

As Asia grows and prospers, its economies are increasingly vital to each other -and to the world. Led by a team of ADB staff, scholars, and advisers to regional policy makers, this study highlights what is at stake the emerging Asian regionalism and lays out the ground for further discussion on how to move forward.

Toward A New Pacific Regionalism

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Author : Roman Grynberg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005

Toward A New Pacific Regionalism written by Roman Grynberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Pacific Area categories.

This ADB-Commonwealth Secretariat Joint Report to the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat analyzes issues and possibilities for the new Pacific regionalism in the context of the commitment of Pacific Island Forum leaders to create a Pacific Plan for Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Integration.