1. The sleeping giant has awoken : China's new great leap forward -- 2. Some of the factors that contributed to China's awakening -- 3. China's entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) -- 4. Why is China interested in Africa? -- 5. China's foray into Africa : the benefits -- 6. China's...

In recent years, information technology (IT) - notably the internet - has been largely adopted on a commercial basis by businesses across the globe. This has been the case in both developed and emerging markets spanning various sectors including education (e-learning); retail (e-commerce); and...

The purpose of this paper is to provide fresh insights into rural artisanal activities in a developing world context. It highlights key determinants of the decision to engage in an artisanal business and the challenges that impact upon the growth of these activities

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to highlight the challenges of property development and management in northern Nigeria drawing upon the experiences of Bauchi, Gombe and Kaduna states.Design/methodology/approach - Based on a longitudinal evaluation of these trends and challenges, this...

This chapter explores two key areas of the text – notably “children as consumers: A focus on developing countries” and “consumerism and consumer protection in developing nations.” By integrating these two streams the chapter highlights the implications of the marketing activities...