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This timely Handbook provides a conceptual discussion and a wide
empirical presentation of new disruptive forms of innovation
producing appropriate technologies, addressing the needs of
low-income populations, and providing alternative solutions for
sustainable development. The Handbook of Innovation &
Appropriate Technologies for International Development expertly
analyses and compares contributions of appropriate technologies in
developing, emerging and industrialized economies, including China
and India, and their global development impacts. Additionally, it
covers the transversal role of new international communication
technologies, open access, digital tools as well as
entrepreneurship and innovation from within emerging economies and
in industrialized nations. Using empirical analyses of cases and
experiences in manufacturing sectors and services, it covers both
the formal and informal economy, and provides an insightful focus
on differences and similarities across borders and sectors. NGO and
private sector practitioners, public sector officers as well as
academics specialized in development economics, entrepreneurship
and engineering or management studies will find this Handbook to be
illuminating and very informative. Science and technology producers
and entrepreneurs will appreciate the global look into more
sustainable development as related to appropriate technologies, and
how they can be used across all economic backgrounds.
Regional cooperation and integration have emerged as key issues for
East Asia following the financial crisis. This book explores these
issues, and examines the degree to which a new paradigm is
emerging. It reviews the evolution of the concepts and practices of
regionalism in East Asia, and considers the factors which are
shaping new patterns of regional co-operation and integration. It
includes discussions of historical developments, economic
co-operation, socio-political factors, and defence and security. It
considers the role of those states, including China and Japan,
which have distinctive approaches to international relations, and
assesses the role of regional international bodies such as ASEAN.
This title was first published in 2001: Japan has a long history of
being isolated from multilateral diplomacy. With its increasing
economic power, Japan has become more concerned with external
foreign relations and hence more involved in multilateral
diplomacy. This coherent and interrelated text, brings together
studies of the central issues involved, written by prominent
Japanese and Western scholars, analyzing the emergence of Japan in
multilateral fora from historical, domestic and international
perspectives. Those concerned with international relations will
find this text an essential guide for courses and research.
This title was first published in 2000: Since 1998, there have been
many diagnoses, studies and theories attempting to explain the East
Asian economic crisis and the impact on major economic and
financial sectors. This text aims to fill a gap in the literature
by examining the effects on small and medium-sized enterprises.
From early 1998, unemployment figures in the region rose rapidly
although large enterprises were not as yet engaged in corporate
restructuring. Registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
and microenterprises were a major source of this unemployment,
especially among unskilled and seasonal workers. This volume covers
the debate in five ways. An introductory chapter presents an
overview of the SME international experience both in OECD and
developing economies.
Regional cooperation and integration have emerged as key issues for East Asia following the financial crisis. This book explores these issues, and examines the degree to which a new paradigm is emerging. It reviews the evolution of the concepts and practices of regionalism in East Asia, and considers the factors which are shaping new patterns of regional co-operation and integration. It includes discussions of historical developments, economic co-operation, socio-political factors, and defence and security. It considers the role of those states, including China and Japan, which have distinctive approaches to international relations, and assesses the role of regional international bodies such as ASEAN.
This title was first published in 2000: Since 1998, there have been
many diagnoses, studies and theories attempting to explain the East
Asian economic crisis and the impact on major economic and
financial sectors. This text aims to fill a gap in the literature
by examining the effects on small and medium-sized enterprises.
From early 1998, unemployment figures in the region rose rapidly
although large enterprises were not as yet engaged in corporate
restructuring. Registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
and microenterprises were a major source of this unemployment,
especially among unskilled and seasonal workers. This volume covers
the debate in five ways. An introductory chapter presents an
overview of the SME international experience both in OECD and
developing economies. Part I looks at the economic and social
contribution of SMEs in Thailand before and after the 1997-1998
crisis and Part II reviews government policy and SME promotion
initiatives. Part III explores the assumption that local SMEs
linked to large firms have been more resilient, while the
concluding chapter suggests a range of policies which have been
derived from experiences in places other than Thailand.
This title was first published in 2001: Japan has a long history of
being isolated from multilateral diplomacy. With its increasing
economic power, Japan has become more concerned with external
foreign relations and hence more involved in multilateral
diplomacy. This coherent and interrelated text, brings together
studies of the central issues involved, written by prominent
Japanese and Western scholars, analyzing the emergence of Japan in
multilateral fora from historical, domestic and international
perspectives. Those concerned with international relations will
find this text an essential guide for courses and research.
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