The present report explains the development path of Korea, from a country which started its development with a lack of natural resources, industrial facilities, sufficient foreign reserves and business experiences and with human resources as its only productive factor at the disposal, to its successful technological catch-up, export performance and economic development. The study clarifies this development by concentrating on the formulation and implementation mechanism of development strategies and policies with the emphasis on trade; the technological capability building process and institu…
The social partnership process is acknowledged by most independent observers as an important cornerstone underpinning the rapid economic growth of Ireland. It is seen as a virtuous circle in the economy between government, employers, labor, farmers and voluntary groups encompassing pay, profitability, investment, employment and tax reform. It means that all groups in Irish society have a stakeholding in economic and social progress and in the strengthening of social cohesion. The real secret behind the success of the Irish social partnership model can be summarized in one phrase - a shared u…
As transformações ocorridas no cenário internacional nas últimas décadas impõem novas exigências ao papel da política externa dos Estados, para que estes possam assegurar um processo de integração exitoso em um contexto de globalização econômico-financeira e regionalização. De um lado, tendo em vista a diversificação do comércio exterior brasileiro e seu multidirecionamento para várias regiões do mundo, o Brasil, na qualidade de global trader (parceiro comercial global), tem aprofundado, nos últimos anos, suas relações comerciais com uma variedade maior de Estados. Do outro lado, a apost…
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