Hidden Bibliographic Details
| Varying Form of Title: | Trade & Poverty Reduction in the Asia-Pacific Region
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| Other authors / contributors: | Stoler, Andrew L., editor.
Redden, Jim, 1955- editor.
Jackson, Lee Ann, editor.
World Trade Organization, issuing body.
Australian Agency for International Development, issuing body.
University of Adelaide. Institute for International Trade, issuing body.
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| ISBN: | 9781139162128 (ebook)
9780521768368 (hardback)
9780521745307 (paperback)
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| Notes: | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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| Summary: | This book explores the complex relationship between international trade and poverty reduction through a combination of research papers and contemporary case studies. Written mainly by developing-country authors in consultation with local businesses and communities, the case studies contribute to our understanding of the ways in which low-income communities are dealing with trade as a practical challenge, especially in the Asia-Pacific region where approximately two-thirds of the world's poor live. While making it clear that there is no 'one size fits all' formula, the research and stories highlight a number of necessary preconditions, such as political commitment and cooperation at all levels, if trade is to successfully reduce poverty. Openness to trade, serious commitment to domestic reform, trade-related capacity building, a robust and responsible private sector and access to the markets of developed countries are all identified as powerful tools for building trade-related sustainable development.
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| Other form: | Print version: 9780521768368
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