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Regulation and internet use in Developing Countries
Wallsten, Scott J. - 2003
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010523455
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Export led growth, pro-poor or not? : evidence from Madagascar's textile and apparel industry
Nicita, Alessandro - 2006
"Madagascar's textile and apparel industry has been among the fastest growing in Sub-Saharan Africa. Fueled by low labor costs, a fairly productive labor force, and preferential access to industrial countries, Madagascar's exports of textile and apparel products grew from about US
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010522219
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Who benefits and how much? : how gender affects welfare impacts of a booming textile industry
Nicita, Alessandro - 2003
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Vertical and Regional Integration to Promote African Textiles and Clothing Exports : A Close Knit Family?
World Bank - 2012
Apparel production is especially labor intensive, with low start-up investments and easily transferable technology. Furthermore, the labor requirements can be easily met with low and semi-skilled workers, especially women. As a result, many countries with competitive labor costs, especially in...
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Turkey : informatics and economic modernization
1993
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Tobacco Pack Information
World Bank - 2012
bad for you"- even in the US, where a great deal of information is easily available from multiple sources (USDHHS 1989 …). There is a clear need for effective ways to inform and alert smokers and provide information on how to reduce their tobacco …-related health risks. Strongly worded, specific, large label information on tobacco product packages provides important public health …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012554835
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Information and communication technologies and broad-based development : partial review of the evidence
Grace, Jeremy - 2004
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Broadband : The Platform of the Digital Economy and a Critical Development Challenge for Morocco
World Bank - 2016
Morocco strives to reach a similar per capita income level to that of upper-middle income countries, and to reduce unemployment, which particularly affects women and youth. To meet these goals, the government recognizes the need to shift from a low-technology economy with a strong agricultural...
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Technology Skills and Internet Services in Korea : Moving Towards a Knowledge-based Economy
World Bank - 2013
knowledge at the firm-level; the intensification of the use of internet enabled services by firms; and, the educational …, development, and new product innovation. For each of these three themes (firm-level innovation, Internet enabled services, and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012559045
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Better Internet for All Filipinos
World Bank - 2024
digitalization. Compared to other ASEAN countries, the Philippines' internet connectivity lags in affordability, speed, and access …, creating an uneven landscape for digital participation. Limited internet access curbs digital potential for citizens and …
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