"The empirical evidence on whether participation in export markets increases plant-level productivity has been …-by-doing, which suggests focusing on young plants and using measures of export experience rather than export participation. They find … strong evidence of learning-by-exporting for young Colombian manufacturing plants between 1981 and 1991: total factor …

The report examines the export performance of Mexican enterprises in the 1990s, to determine whether the intended … explored, as well as the characteristics of firms that became more export-oriented. Further analysis focus on the degree of … linkage between the export sector, and domestic economy, or conversely, the extent to which the export sector is an "enclave …

make the most of its export opportunities on a changing international playing field, Bangladesh needs to follow a strategic … grasp. The concrete recommendations made in the report for improving export competitiveness, could serve as a critical basis …-06, and Export Policy Order 2003-06 -- in light of the current global trading environment. The report looks at the sources of …

, ownership, and education of the manager), policy-related variables also affect export performance. Manufacturing enterprises are …"There has been much concern about Africa's recent export performance. Even though tariff and non-tariff barriers to … a narrow range of primary commodities for export earnings. The author looks at factors that affect the export …

and lower prices of services. Finally, chapter four examines the prospects for export of professional services (accounting …

today's major challenges in the manufacturing sector and the specific policies needed to address them. Chapter three … strong capacity for export in recent years. The significant increase in real incomes in Tunisia is the result of solid gross …