This volume represents a uniquely thorough investigation of trade and financial policy as it impacts upon Third World development. A broad range of international case studies (including Indonesia, Uruguay and Tunisia) offer a wealth of empirical material and statistical information. Thematic discussion chapters build on these case studies, offering important analysis of topics such as trade specialization and industrial change.

Contents:
Introduction
1. José María Fanelli and Rohinto Medhora Finance and Competitiveness: Framework and Synthesis
Part 1: Country Case Studies
2. José María Fanelli and Saúl Keifman Finance and Changing Trade Patterns in Developing Countries: The Argentine Case
3. Maria Cristina T. Terra Finance and Changing Trade Patterns in Brazil
4. A. Ganesh-Kumar, Kunel Sen and Rajendra R. Vaidya International Competitiveness, Trade and Finance: India
5. Ari Kuncoro International Trade, Productivity and Competitiveness: The Case of the Indonesian Manufacturing Sector
6. Joseph T. Yap Trade Competitiveness and Finance in the Philippines Manufacturing Sector
7. Trevor Bell, Greg Farrell and Rashad Cassim Competitiveness, International Trade and Finance in a Minerals-Rich Economy: The Case of South Africa
8. Mustapha Nabli, Mejda Bahlous, Mohamed Bechri, Marouane El Abbassi, Riadh El Ferktaji and Bechir Talbi Trade Finance and Competitiveness in Tunisia
Part 2: Thematic Papers
9. Paolo Guerrieri Trade Openness, Industrial Change and Economic Development
10. Jaime Ros Trade Specialization and Economic Growth
11. Rodney Schmidt Two Problems in Bank Lending for Development
12. Rohinton Medhora Exchange Rates, Real-Financial and Micro-Macro Linkage

For the large number of developing countries undergoing significant structural transformations, one of the most important and controversial adjustment areas is that of the financial markets. Focusing on the role of the institutional and enabling environment within which financial reform occurs and on the integration of principles of finance with more macroeconomic approaches to the subject, the book contains case studies of reform experiences in Argentina, India, Nigeria, Turkey and Uruguay. Themes studied include the 'go slow' versus 'big bang' approach and the particular problem of bank-firm inter-linkages in Eastern Europe.

For the large number of developing countries undergoing significant structural transformations, one of the most important and controversial adjustment areas is that of the financial markets. Focusing on the role of the institutional and enabling environment within which financial reform occurs and on the integration of principles of finance with more macroeconomic approaches to the subject, the book contains case studies of reform experiences in Argentina, India, Nigeria, Turkey and Uruguay. Themes studied include the 'go slow' versus 'big bang' approach and the particular problem of bank-firm inter-linkages in Eastern Europe.

Canada Among Nations is the premier source for contemporary insight into pressing Canadian foreign policy issues. Started at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, the series has brought together leading scholars, practitioners, journalists, and members of the NGO community for an assessment of the Canada's foreign policy since 1984. The Centre for International Governance Innovation is proud to partner with NPSIA, on previous and future editions of Canada Among Nations. In this edition, contributors explore Canada and Africa's rich history, taking stock of what has been accomplished. This volume offers recommendations for a more strategically beneficial Canada-Africa partnership in areas including trade and investment, democracy and nation building, development aid, governance, corporate social responsibility - especially in the natural resource sector where Canadian firms are heavily invested - and regional security.