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Policies for Industrial Learning in China and Mexico
Gallagher, Kevin P.; Shafaeddin, Mehdi - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2009
century have been strikingly different. In contrast to China, Mexico has not managed to increase the value added of its … learning and the development of capabilities of indigenous firms in Mexico and China in order to shed light on why China is … outperforming Mexico. We find that Mexico and China have had starkly different approaches to economic reform in this area. Mexicos …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009365144
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Assessment of Competitiveness and Logistics Infrastructure of the Philippine Garments Industry
Emilio T. Antonio Jr.; Rodolfo, Ma. Cherry Lyn S. - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2006
The paper discusses the state of the Philippine Garments Industry, with specific focus on its competitiveness and logistics infrastructure, and how the industry can make use of the prospective Free Trade Agreement with the US. With the signing of the Agreement on Textiles and Clothing on January...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009365138
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Milk Supply Chain and Efficiency of Smallholder Dairy Producers in Pakistan
Burki, Abid A.; Khan, Mushtaq A. - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2008
Many developing countries are re-orienting their production and marketing systems by linking local agri-producers with organized supply chain networks and supermarkets to meet increasing consumer demands. However, the existing literature is silent on the effects of such integration on relative...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009365333
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Leveraging Environment and Climate Change Initiatives for Corporate Excellence
Anbumozhi, Venkatachalam; Kimura, Mari; Isono, Kumiko - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2011
As an integral part of sustainable development, the impacts from climate change, including increasing water stress, more extreme weather events, the potential for high levels of migration and the disruption of international markets are critical challenges for all Asian countries. With rapid...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009651613
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Leveraging Environment and Climate Change Initiatives for Corporate Excellence
Anbumozhi, Venkatachalam; Kimura, Mari; Isono, Kumiko - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2011
As an integral part of sustainable development, the impacts from climate change, including increasing water stress, more extreme weather events, the potential for high levels of migration and the disruption of international markets are critical challenges for all Asian countries. With rapid...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009651630
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Leveraging Environment and Climate Change Initiatives for Corporate Excellence
Anbumozhi, Venkatachalam; Kimura, Mari; Isono, Kumiko - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2011
As an integral part of sustainable development, the impacts from climate change, including increasing water stress, more extreme weather events, the potential for high levels of migration and the disruption of international markets are critical challenges for all Asian countries. With rapid...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009651644
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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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Sustainable development : Have we got our priorities right?
Clough, Peter - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2009
Sustainable development remains high on the international agenda, even as policy makers are distracted by the political and fiscal fall-out of the global financial crisis. Its continued prominence is illustrated by various countries use of fiscal stimulus to fast-track the greening of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009363410
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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/10009363564
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Ecology, Environment and Sustainable Development in Indian Fiscal Federalism
Sankar, U. - East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) - 2009
This paper argues that the incorporation of new references in the Thirteenth Finance Commission mandate relating to ecology, environment and climate change and quality of public expenditure pose new challenges. The challenges arise because the operationalization of these items require various...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009365298