Showing 1 - 10 of 324
The sustainable management of coastal zones requires appropriate tools within the framework of the Blue Economy. This paper adopts a supply/coastal zone perspective to investigate key issues and aspects related to the implementation of coastal tourism initiatives. The main research question is:...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012289919
trade agreements (PTAs) are driving this trend in Asia and the Pacific as well as in Central and South America, and the … under negotiation or in force. In this regard, Asia and the Pacific has developed a rapidly evolving regional economic … Economic Partnership (or ASEAN+6 RCEP), as well as the putative Free Trade Agreement of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), which …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010506399
In many Asian countries we observe a rapid expansion of technology-oriented startups. Governments hope that these startups will boost economic growth, create jobs, and foster sustainable development. However, transforming an innovative idea into a successful business is not easy and is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012205824
Commodity prices have become volatile over the past 2 decades, and their recent sharp decline has decreased the consumer price index inflation rates for most economies. While many Asian economies have benefited from low international oil and food prices, commodity exporters have suffered. Thus,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011621249
poverty reduction - in Asia. In exploring this relationship, this study goes beyond defining poverty by the income or … evidence that manufacturing growth has had a bearing on the inclusiveness of growth, especially in Southeast Asia in recent …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003901395
Many developing countries have attempted to pursue the East Asian growth model in recent decades. This model is widely …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009381662
Developing Asia is the driver of today's emissions intensive global economy. As the principle source of future … mitigation and green growth in Asia's major emerging economies. Although recent targets and commitments will involve a … even further in developing Asia. An additional transformation will be required for the trajectory of emissions and energy …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009560028
The Asia-Pacific region is witnessing rapid economic growth. Along with rising incomes, the lifestyles of the large … pressure to adjust their lifestyles that respect the Earths' carrying capacity. As far as countries in the Asia and Pacific … the Asia-Pacific can join hands with businesses and civil society to accelerate this transition - from a consumption …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009669738
International remittances represent the second most important source of external funding for developing countries after foreign direct investment (FDI). This paper examines the impact of international remittances on poverty reduction using the panel data of 10 Asian developing countries. In...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011672540
this oversight by using proxy data to explore the position of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) located in Asia …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011635377