1. Introduction : institutional settings of state power and the policy process -- 2. Patterns of economic growth : narratives and realities -- 3. Building the modern state and economy -- 4. Comparative policy dynamics of trade and investment promotion -- 5. Liberalization : divergent paths,...

Extraordinary spread of new information and communication (ICTs) technologies has been recognized worldwide. ICTs are broadly perceived as tools facilitating economic growth and development, especially in economically backward countries. They are relatively easy and cheap to adopt, require...