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FDI in a Globalizing Economy: Asian Experiences
Edited by Douglas H. Brooks and Hal HillISBN 1-4039-3655-2 Price: £60 ($85) (hardback) The rapid growth of developing Asia has attracted, and been facilitated by, foreign direct investment (FDI). Potential benefits of FDI inflows extend far beyond financial resources, but may entail costs as well. Governments throughout the region have been striving to find an appropriate policy mix for FDI that will maximize the net benefits for their economies. There is considerable variation in policies and experiences with FDI across countries. This study looks at FDI flows, consequences, and policies in developing Asia. It focuses on a diverse set of six Asian countries and draws lessons from their experiences in managing FDI. Available directly from Palgrave Macmillan, United Kingdom, e-mail: orders@palgrave.com |
Education in Developing Asia Series (Second Edition) Vol. 1, Education and National Development: Priorities, Policies, and Planning, ISBN 971-561-529-5 Vol. 2, Management and Efficiency in Education: Goals and Strategies, ISBN 971-561-530-9 Vol. 3, The Costs and Financing of Education: Trends and Policy Implications, ISBN 971-561-531-7 Vol. 4, Equity and Access of Education: Themes, Tensions, and Policies, ISBN 971-561-532-5 Vol. 5, The Quality of Education: Dimensions and Strategies, ISBN 971-561-533-3 Price: $5 per volume (paperback) ADB recognizes that human development is the basis for national and economic development and that education, particularly basic education, is a fundamental element of human development. These revised versions of five technical working papers that examine selected crosscutting issues in the Asia and Pacific region are expected to contribute to a better understanding of the emerging challenges of education development in the region. A
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City Development Strategies to Reduce Poverty 
ISBN 971-561-503-1Price: $20 (paperback) The world’s urban population is growing fast. In Asia, 2.2 billion people (one out of two) are expected to live in cities by 2020. Urban centers are also increasing in size and number. Urban centers are important to national economies because they are the engines of economic growth and the focal points for important activities such as trade, commerce, industry, and government administration. Cities are centers of excellence for education, health care, technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and governance. Most rapidly growing Asian towns and cities, however, face significant problems. It is the urban paradox that amid the wealth and prosperity generated by towns and cities, a high incidence of urban poverty persists. This publication sets out the results of a technical assistance that developed and introduced the concepts and techniques for preparing city development strategies (CDS) and cities without slums (CWS) programs. It includes case studies suggesting that for cities to benefit from their comparative advantages, they must become more efficient, govern well, and establish coherent poverty reduction programs. The case studies, and CDS and CWS guidelines are contained in a CD-ROM. |
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