Information Economy Report 2011: ICTs as an Enabler for Private Sector Development One of the few monitoring global trends related to information and communication technologies (ICTs) from a development perspective, this publication is a valuable reference for policymakers in developing countries. Special attention is given to ICTs in accelerating private sector development (PSD) in developing countries. Many national and donor strategies related to PSD fail to take adequate account of the ICT potential, which has greatly expanded thanks to changes in the global ICT landscape. Different facets of the ICT-PSD interface are explored, including: ICT infrastructure as a factor in the investment climate; ICT use by the private sector; the ICT sector as a part of the private sector, and finally, ICT use in interventions aimed at facilitating PSD. Publisher: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Publication Date: February 2012 ISBN: 9789211128338 Pages: 150 Price: $60.00
Latin America and the Caribbean in the World Economy: The Region in the Decade of the Emerging Economies This publication covers the Latin America and the Caribbean region within the context of the decade of the emerging economies. It is divided into three parts that consider: crisis and convergence in the international arena; relations between Latin America and the Caribbean and its main partners outside the region, and challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean in achieving better integration with the world economy. It highlights that lower growth in the industrialized countries is starting to drag on main emerging economies. The slowdown in the industrialized countries is affecting exports to Europe and the United States this report argues. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: January 2012 ISBN: 9789210210812 Pages: 134 Price: $20.00
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2012
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This timely report provides an overview of the most recent global economic performance and short-term prospects for the world economy. It discusses several policy directions which could avoid a double-dip recession, and it covers a wide range of important development issues that are of interest to all countries and regions of the world. One of the main purposes of this publication is to serve as a point of reference for discussions on economic, social and related issues that will take place in various United Nations forums and entities over the coming months. Publisher: United Nations Publication Date: January 2012 ISBN: 9789211091649 Pages: 200 Price: $30.00
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