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Connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia : Cross-Border Infrastructure Investments
Gautrin, Jean-Francois - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2014
. Missing gaps and corresponding transport infrastructure projects are identified, and projects are screened and prioritized …. For the selected critical projects, the study recommends phased investments. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011278098
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Foreign Direct Investment in Cross-Border Infrastructure Projects
Fung, Kwok-Chiu; Garcia-Herrero, Alicia; Ng, Francis - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2011
successful implementation of cross-border infrastructure projects. We provide detailed information concerning foreign direct … theoretical and empirical literature which sheds light on the characteristics of transnational infrastructure projects, who should … transnational infrastructure projects as there are clear external benefits which will otherwise not be reaped. It also points to the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653158
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Foreign Direct Investment in Cross-Border Infrastructure Projects
Fung, Kwok-Chiu; Garcia-Herrero, Alicia; Ng, Francis - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2011
successful implementation of cross-border infrastructure projects. We provide detailed information concerning foreign direct … theoretical and empirical literature which sheds light on the characteristics of transnational infrastructure projects, who should … transnational infrastructure projects as there are clear external benefits which will otherwise not be reaped. It also points to the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009653181
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Interface Between Competition Policy and Infrastructure Regulation in the Philippines
Medalla, Erlinda M. - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2005
This short paper attempts to lay down the framework and basic principles for the optimum interface between competition policy and infrastructure regulation. Competition policy should address exclusionary and exploitative acts and discipline firms when such acts are committed. In certain cases,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363629
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Critical Evaluation of Cross-Border Infrastructure Projects in Asia
Fujimura, Manabu; Adhikari, Ramesh - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2010
-border infrastructure projects. It first defines what constitutes cross-border infrastructure projects, and then outlines an analytical …-border infrastructure projects that need to be stressed in covering broader and indirect impacts that are not usually captured in the … analysis of national projects. Then the paper examines to what extent the defined criteria are applicable in evaluating recent …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009365210
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Sustainable Development Framework for Local Governance
Cabalfin, Michael R.; Yap, Josef T. - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2008
Over the past sixty years, the concept of development has expanded from economic growth and investment, to poverty reduction, human development, sustainable development, and more recently to institutional development. There has also been a fresh look at industrial policy and the role of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363294
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E-government Initiatives of Four Philippine Cities
Iglesias, Gabrielle - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2010
This study intends to provide a snapshot of the city government (in a developing country) as it uses information and communication technology (ICT) to transform its public service delivery and promote good urban governance. The volume of work related to services provided by local governments...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363295
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Political Economy of Tribal Development : A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh
Reddy, M. Gopinath; Kumar, K. Anil - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2010
The tribal population in the State of Andhra Pradesh, and in the country as a whole, is the most deprived and vulnerable community that faces severe economic exclusion. Although certain constitutional safeguards are provided, no significant economic, social and political mobility has taken place...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363312
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Improving the Business Climate in NTT : The Case of Agriculture Trade in West Timor
Suharyo, Widjajanti Isdijoso; Sumarto, Sudarno; … - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2007
Efforts to improve the business climate in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province are still facing significant obstacles. Moreover, a healthy business climate is needed to create conditions conducive to hastening development, increasing the employment field, and adding to local revenue. In...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363368
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Addressing Global Growth Asymmetries through Regional Trade Integration : Some Explorations
Das, Ram Upendra; Sambamurty, Ramaa - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2006
Globalization process has entailed trade openness, greater emphasis on foreign direct investment, stabilization policies, redefining the role of the state, among others. Given that another major global trend observed is one of regional trade integration, the paper explores whether due to this...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363448