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world economy the impact of globalization on poverty reduction has been uneven. Asia has been the major beneficiary of …Despite the enormous potential of globalization in accelerating economic growth through greater integration into the … globalization where high growth rates and its labor-intensive pattern contributed to a spectacular reduction in poverty. In contrast …
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of Asia and its relation to the global economy. Using the new dynamic global model, we present forecasts for Asian … growth, especially for lower-income Asia. A deeper and more inclusive Asian free trade area can achieve for its members large …
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The rapid diffusion of computers has widely changed the consequences of computer use on the labour market. While at the beginning of the eighties k nowledge of computers was an obvious advantage in a career, this same knowledge is now so commonplace that the inability to use these tools is...
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The paper discusses some of the social and historical factors behind the evolution of contemporary women's organizations in Algeria. The paper states that the women question was never a priority. Yet, since the late 1980s, women became advocates of their own cause. After 1991, terrorism has also...
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many countries have actually been deindustrializing. This paper analyses deindustrialization experiences internationally … importance of robust industrial policies if countries are to move from deindustrialization to reindustrialization. …
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The former German Democratic Republic underwent a unique post-communist transition because it was absorbed into the wealthy Federal Republic of Germany and has received massive subsidies. Nonetheless, serious difficulties have persisted, including
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In fragile states, social protection programmes are often a kaleidoscope of projects financed and implemented by a variety of donors, government agencies and NGOs. Such an environment does not foster a strong sense of ownership by beneficiaries, which weakens the likelihood of sustainability in...
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