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Electronic Commerce and Music Business Development in Jamaica

A Portal to the New Economy

Series: Technology for Development Series
( Print: September 2002 )

For many developing countries, including Jamaica, electronic commerce and music have been identified as an important new trading opportunity that provides one of the fastest means of penetrating...

For many developing countries, including Jamaica, electronic commerce and music have been identified as an important new trading opportunity that provides one of the fastest means of penetrating...


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Partnerships and Networking in Science and Technology for Development

Series: Technology for Development Series
( Print: June 2002 )

The proliferation of inter-firm partnerships in the past few decades has raised expectations of accelerated growth and opportunities for developing countries in their efforts to catch up. However...

The proliferation of inter-firm partnerships in the past few decades has raised expectations of accelerated growth and opportunities for developing countries in their efforts to catch up. However...


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Changing Dynamics of Global Computer Software and Services Industry

Implications for Developing Countries

Series: Technology for Development Series
( Print: June 2002 )

The computer software industry has the potential to become one of the most internationally dispersed high-tech industries. The last two decades saw high growth rates of this sector and a dramatic...

The computer software industry has the potential to become one of the most internationally dispersed high-tech industries. The last two decades saw high growth rates of this sector and a dramatic...


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How to Integrate FDI and Skill Development

Lessons from Canada and Singapore

Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: September 2011, PDF: February 2012 )

TNCs, being on average more productive and technologyintensive than domestic firms, tend to bring positive contributions to the local economy, including in the form of skills development. TNC activity...

TNCs, being on average more productive and technologyintensive than domestic firms, tend to bring positive contributions to the local economy, including in the form of skills development. TNC activity...


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Best Practices in Investment for Development

How Post-conflict Countries can attract and Benefit from FDI - Lessons from Croatia and Mozambique

Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: February 2011, PDF: September 2011 )

Normally, foreign direct investment (FDI) requires peace and stability. The purpose of this study is to examine the reverse relationship: whether, when and how FDI can be attracted and utilized in...

Normally, foreign direct investment (FDI) requires peace and stability. The purpose of this study is to examine the reverse relationship: whether, when and how FDI can be attracted and utilized in...


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Best Practices in Investment for Development

How to Utilise FDI to Improve Infrastructure - Electricity - Lessons from Chile and New Zealand

Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: October 2009 )

The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...

The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...


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Best Practices in Investment for Development

How to Utilise FDI to Improve Transport Infrastructure - Roads - Lessons from Australia and Peru

Series: Investment Advisory Series
( Print: October 2009 )

The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...

The Series provides practical advice and case studies of best policy practice for attracting and benefiting from foreign direct investment (FDI), in line with national development strategies. It draws...